Liberian Water-greens Torborsoyea RECIPE // HOW TO MAKE Liberian Water-greens Torborgee EASY

water greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach provides similar nutrients and is widely available.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Dried fish can provide a similar flavor.

Clean the water greens by soaking them in salt water for 5 minutes.

Rinse the greens and put them in a strainer, empty the water, and repeat until clean.

Clean the shrimp by removing the vein with a toothpick or by cutting into the back to remove the black line.

Rinse the shrimp in salt water and then under running water a few times.

Transfer the cleaned shrimp to a bowl with fresh fish and soaked dried fish.

Add seasonings to the bowl with the fish and shrimp.

Add 2 cups of hot water to the pot, cover it, and turn the heat to medium-high to bring to a boil, cooking for 10 minutes.

Remove the leaves from the stems of the water greens, discarding the stems.

Use a food processor to slice the greens and transfer them to a bowl, checking for larger pieces to cut.

Return to the pot and add the shrimp and dried fish, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.

Add the sliced greens to the pot, cover, and cook for 7-10 minutes untouched.

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.

Add palm oil, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let it simmer until the desired consistency is reached.

Remove from heat and let it rest for about 5 minutes before adding soda.

Carefully mix in the soda until well combined.

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