Smoked fish Ukwa recipe (breadfruit)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is healthier.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: homemade spice mix

Herbs provide flavor without additives.

Soak the breadfruit overnight and wash it well before cooking.

Boil the breadfruit in water until it's tender but not too soft.

Add melted potash to the boiling breadfruit, but do not add all of it due to stones and sound.

Pick out the bones from the smoked fish after it's cooked.

Check the breadfruit to ensure it is not too soft, aiming for a firm texture.

Add palm oil to the cooked breadfruit, adjusting the amount to preference.

Incorporate crayfish and dried pepper into the mixture.

Add water to the pot to adjust the consistency as needed.

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