My Grandma’s famous ugba sauce with Palm Oil - Igbo Delicacy - Zeelicious Foods

ugba (oil bean)

🥗Healthier: black-eyed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked beans

Black-eyed peas provide a similar texture and protein content.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat profile.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more affordable.

ground pepper

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili enhances flavor without added cost.

Place yams in a pot of boiling water and season with salt. Cover and cook until tender.

Heat palm oil in a pot until slightly hot.

Add chopped onions to the pot and fry on medium to low heat for 2-3 minutes.

Add fresh chili peppers and garlic paste to the pot and stir-fry until fragrant.

Add crayfish powder, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste. Mix everything together.

Add chopped tomatoes and cover the pot. Fry for 5-6 minutes until dry.

Add shredded smoked fish to the pot and mix. Cover and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add ugba to the sauce and mix well. Cover and cook for a final 2 minutes.

Check the yams; if soft, drain the water. Serve yams on a plate with the sauce.

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