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Liberian Red Oil Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Red Oil Soup is a cherished dish that showcases the use of palm oil, a staple in West African cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed during communal meals and celebrations, it reflects the rich agricultural heritage of the region. Today, variations of this soup can be found in many West African countries, each with unique local ingredients and flavors, making it a beloved dish across the continent.

LiberianLRmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 bell pepper
1 small onion
6 hot peppers
2 garlic cloves
4 big feet
5 pieces of chicken
4 pieces of smoked turkey
4 pieces of gold meat
a little bit of smoked fish
1/4 cup of Catalan
4 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of oregano
1 teaspoon of garlic salt
1 tablespoon of chicken flavor
1/2 cup of palm oil

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients and flavor.

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini maintains a similar texture in soups.

1

Add 1 bell pepper, 1 small onion, 6 hot peppers, and 2 garlic cloves to the pot.

2

For the meat, add 4 big feet, 5 pieces of chicken, 4 pieces of smoked turkey, and 4 pieces of gold meat, along with a little bit of smoked fish.

3

Pour in 4 cups of water from pressure cooking the meat.

4

Add 1/4 cup of Catalan, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1 teaspoon of garlic salt, and 1 tablespoon of chicken flavor.

5

Bring to medium-high heat and let it cook down for 30 minutes.

6

Add 1/2 cup of palm oil to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingblendingsimmering

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Palm Nut SoupLiberian Palm Soup

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