Liberian Cassava(Yuca) Gravy

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

seasoning salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt is less processed, while table salt is more economical.

Cut the ends of the cassava and chop into smaller pieces.

Peel and chop yam and sweet potatoes into smaller pieces.

Wash the cassava, yam, and sweet potatoes.

Place the cassava, yam, and sweet potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.

Cook until tender, checking with a fork.

Drain the water and let the cassava, yam, and sweet potatoes cool down.

Fry the fish and chicken in oil until cooked, then set aside.

Blend peppers and onions, then add to the pot with oil and stir.

Add seasoning, including 1 Maggie cube, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add tomato paste and stir, then cover and let cook for 30 minutes.

Add broth from the cooked meat to the gravy and adjust consistency with water as needed.

Add chicken, fish, shrimp, and beef to the gravy and let cook for 15 more minutes.

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