Authentic Ghana Palava Sauce Recipe/Kontomire Stew

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more widely available and affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, and collard greens are often less expensive.

Heat palm oil in a pot.

Add cured fish and fry for a few minutes.

Add chopped onions and fry for a few more minutes.

Add frozen blended garlic and ginger, followed by tomato mix; cook for 15 minutes.

Add cooked beef and stir well.

Add mackerel, seasoning, and salt; stir and let cook.

Add blended melon and cover; cook for 5 minutes while stirring gently.

Add cooked cocoam leaves and stir until combined.

Add more onions and habanero pepper; stir gently and let cook for a few minutes.

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