Let's Make Ghanaian Palava Sauce Using Cocoyam Leaves. Vlogmas Day 10

palava leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale provide similar nutrients and flavors.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more widely available and affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Cut tomatoes and blend with one large onion, one scotch bonnet, and garlic.

Dice one and a half onions; use half for seasoning the meat and the other half for the stew.

Cook cow skin (willa) and smoked turkey wings in water for 35 minutes without adding salt.

Heat palm oil in a pot and add cured fish and diced onions; fry until onions are caramelized.

Blend the prepared tomato mixture and add it to the pot with the frying ingredients.

Add tomato paste to the mixture and let it cook on medium to low heat for 15 minutes.

Add shrimp powder and all-purpose seasoning; cook for another 15 minutes.

Introduce the cooked cow skin and smoked turkey wings to the pot.

Wash and blend melon seeds (agushi) into a thick paste and add to the stew in clumps.

Cover and cook on low heat to allow the agushi to form clumps without burning.

Add smoked mackerel and three kinds of mushrooms to the stew.

Cooking Techniques

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