How to cook Nigeria bitter leaf tea and banga recipe

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while vegetable oil is more accessible.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish powder

Dried shrimp provides a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is easier to find and offers a similar texture.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than beef.

Boil palm nuts in water until soft, about 30 minutes.

Pound the boiled palm nuts in a mortar until smooth.

Strain the mixture to extract the palm nut extract, discarding the solids.

In a pot, add the palm nut extract and bring to a simmer.

Add the meat and fish, cooking until tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, crayfish, and seasoning cubes.

Add pepper and salt to taste, adjusting for flavor.

Incorporate bitter leaf and scent leaf, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Serve hot with rice or pounded yam.

Cooking Techniques

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