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Ghana Palava Sauce

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, Palava Sauce is a vibrant dish often enjoyed with rice or yams. Traditionally, it brings together local ingredients like smoked fish and greens, reflecting the rich agricultural heritage of the region. This sauce is a staple in many Ghanaian households and showcases the country's love for bold flavors. Today, variations exist, adapting to different palates and ingredient availability worldwide.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
palm oil
onions
7 medium-sized tomatoes
garlic
ginger
Scotch bonnet
fried beef
frozen spinach
smoked crayfish
salt
eggs

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a leaner protein option while canned tuna is more affordable.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Nutritional yeast adds umami flavor without seafood allergens.

1

Pour palm oil into the cooking pot and let it heat up.

2

Add homemade stinky fish to the pot and fry for 4-5 minutes until it starts to decompose.

3

Add sliced onions and stir, frying until translucent for about 4-5 minutes on medium heat.

4

Blend fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and Scotch bonnet together.

5

Pour the blended mixture into the cooking pot, stir, and cover it to cook for about 15-20 minutes on medium to low heat.

6

Add fried beef to the pot, stir, and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes.

7

Add chopped frozen spinach (2 bags) to the pot, stir, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

8

Beat eggs in a bowl and set aside.

9

Add smoked crayfish and salt to the stew, stir, and drizzle in the beaten eggs gently.

10

Cover the pot and let it cook for about 5 minutes on medium to low heat.

11

Stir the stew and add more palm oil if desired, then cook uncovered for a further 3-5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

cooking potblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Palava SaucePalaver Sauce

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