HOW TO MAKE AUTHENTIC GHANAIAN WAAKYE STEW RECIPE | HAUSA STEW | GHANA WAAKYE ZONGO STEW

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with reduced saturated fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are more affordable.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are high in protein, while canned beans save time.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can mimic the herbal notes of bay leaves.

Start by cooking the chicken with enough water and seasoning (meat seasoning powder, blended garlic, ginger, onion, shrimp cube, and salt) for 30-40 minutes.

After 30 minutes, cover and cook for an additional 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Heat a different pot and add cooking oil, then add bay leaves for flavor.

Add a lot of blended garlic, ginger, and onions to the pot and sauté for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the onions and cook for an additional 10 minutes until they change color.

Add the pepper mix (grinded pepper and onions) and fresh tomatoes to the pot, stir, and cover to cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.

Add tomato paste and cook for an additional 10 minutes to ensure it's well-fried.

Add the cooked chicken and any remaining meat to the sauce, stir, and cover to cook for about 10 minutes.

Season with seasoning powder, nutmeg, shrimp seasoning powder, and fish powder.

Add the proteins to the sauce, stir, and cook on low medium heat until ready.

Serve with your choice of side.

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