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HOW TO MAKE LIBERIAN FRIED POTATO GREENS

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Liberian Fried Potato Greens

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Fried Potato Greens is a cherished dish that highlights the use of local vegetables, particularly sweet potato leaves. This dish is often served with rice or fufu, embodying the Liberian tradition of using accessible and nutritious ingredients. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Liberia but also by those seeking to explore West African cuisine, with variations adapting to available greens.

LiberianLRmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cups sweet potato leaves
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1-2 habanero peppers
4 oz dry fish
1 lb chicken
1 lb beef
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon nori seasoning
1 teaspoon adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
8 oz shrimp

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sweet potato leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is often more accessible.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs and spices

💰Cheaper: salt

Using fresh herbs enhances flavor without added sodium.

1

Wash sweet potato leaves thoroughly and drain.

2

Cut sweet potato leaves, removing stems and slicing thinly.

3

Add baking soda to the cut leaves to keep color vibrant.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5

Add chopped onion to the hot oil for flavor.

6

Add dry fish to the skillet and season with chicken seasoning.

7

Fry the fish until cooked, then remove from skillet.

8

Add more onion and chicken seasoning to the skillet.

9

Add the sweet potato leaves to the skillet and let fry for about 15 minutes.

10

After 10 minutes, add the cooked fish back to the skillet and steam together for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingwashingchopping

Equipment Needed

large skilletknifecutting boardmeasuring cup

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-freelow-carbpaleo

Also Known As

Fried Sweet Potato LeavesLiberian Potato Greens

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