How To Make The Ultimate Authentic Ghanaian Kontomire Stew |Famous Ghana Palava Sauce | Spinach Stew

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner and more accessible.

ground crayfish

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Nutritional yeast adds umami without seafood.

kontomire (cocoyam leaves)

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and nutritious.

Season the fish with garlic, ginger, onion powder, and salt to taste.

Cook the seasoned fish in enough water until soft.

Heat cooking oil in a pot.

Add fermented fish to the hot oil for extra flavor.

Add 3 medium-sized chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes on low medium heat.

Stir in garlic and ginger paste, cooking until fragrant.

Add chopped fresh tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes on low medium heat.

Incorporate tomato paste and cook for another 10-15 minutes on low medium heat.

Add the cooked fish to the mixture and stir well.

Add powdered pepper and seasonings, cooking for a little longer.

Add cocoyam leaves and mix well, cooking until incorporated.

Mix in eggs and allow to cook for 15-25 minutes on low medium heat until done.

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