Bitter leaf soup

bitter leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers a milder flavor while maintaining nutritional value.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier but may alter the flavor slightly.

stockfish

🥗Healthier: dried fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Canned fish is more accessible and retains protein.

ogiri

🥗Healthier: fermented tofu

💰Cheaper: miso

Miso provides umami flavor while being widely available.

Wash the meat and add it to a pot with water, cooking for about 30-45 minutes.

Check the meat after 40 minutes; if it's still tough, continue cooking.

Add the goat meat to the pot after the initial cooking time.

Add salt to the pot to enhance flavor.

Add stock fish and dry fish to the pot, changing to a larger pot if necessary.

Add palm oil to the pot.

Incorporate seasoning cubes into the pot, using two cubes or to taste.

Add salt and any additional spices of your choice, adjusting water as needed.

Remove any bones from the pot to avoid them getting into the soup.

Add cocoyam to thicken the soup, adjusting quantity based on desired thickness.

Add bitter leaves and pepper to the pot, stirring well.

Check the consistency of the soup; if too thick, add a little water.

Allow the soup to boil before giving it a final stir to combine all ingredients.

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