THE MOST DELICIOUS CAMEROON 🇨🇲 EKWANG RECIPE

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer a similar texture with added nutrients.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more accessible.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers a milder flavor while retaining nutrients.

Peel and wash the cocoyams.

Blend the cocoyams with a little bit of water until desired consistency is achieved.

Prepare cocoa leaves by cutting them into manageable sizes for wrapping.

Wrap the cocoyam mixture in the cocoa leaves to form parcels.

Heat a large pot and add some oil.

Place the wrapped parcels into the pot and cover.

After 5 minutes, add water to the pot to prevent burning.

Mix the dry ingredients (salt, white pepper, Bush pepper, seasoning cubes, country onion) in a separate bowl.

Add the dry fish and Kanda to the boiling pot to cook with the eang.

Add the red oil and allow the mixture to boil for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

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