My all-time best palava sauce // How to prepare authentic Nkontomire/spinach stew with agushi

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Almond butter offers a similar creamy texture with less sugar.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil reduces costs.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned fish is budget-friendly.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

Wash and chop cocoyam leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in groundnut paste, mixing well to combine with the vegetables.

Add fish and meat to the pot, stirring to coat with the sauce.

Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and ginger, adjusting to taste.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients, bringing to a simmer.

Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.

Add crayfish and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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