Nigerian food routine | Making mama put style food in my house!😉 Rice, beans and stew ofe akwu!👌

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: blended tomatoes

Coconut milk offers a lighter option while blended tomatoes provide a budget-friendly alternative.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be less expensive depending on the cut.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is more widely available and kale is often cheaper.

Blend palm nuts with water until smooth and strain to extract the liquid.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add the meat, seasoning cubes, and onions.

Cook the meat until tender, adding water as needed to prevent burning.

Add the palm nut extract to the pot and stir well.

Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Incorporate the fish and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and crayfish to taste.

Add chopped bitter leaf and stir to combine.

Simmer for another 5 minutes until the leaves are tender.

Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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