NIGERIAN UHA SOUP | @JAMESNANCY23

fresh leaves of Uha

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale provide similar nutrients and flavor.

assorted meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef can be more economical.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: ground almonds

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Ground almonds can provide a nutty flavor, while dried shrimp is often cheaper.

Wash the Uha leaves thoroughly and set aside.

Cut the cow leg, beef, and kpomo into bite-sized pieces and place in a pot.

Add water to the pot and boil the meat until tender, about 30 minutes.

Add sliced onion and chopped habanero pepper to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.

Incorporate the stock-fish, dry fish, and smoked fish into the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Stir in palm oil and ground crayfish, mixing well.

Season with seasoning cubes and salt to taste.

Add the Uha leaves and stir gently.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the leaves are wilted.

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