Let's Prepare Crowd Pleasing Palava Sauce|| Agushi Nkontomire Stew In Twi || Authentic Ghanaian Dish

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more widely available and affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale provides similar nutrients, and collard greens are often less expensive.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped fresh tomatoes and chopped mushrooms; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in groundnut paste and stir until well combined with the vegetables.

Add smoked mackerel and mackerel / salmon; cook until fully cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

Incorporate kontomire / taro leaves and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with pepper and momone / fermented fish to taste.

Add wele and kako for added flavor, if desired.

Serve hot with rice and eggs.

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