How to prepare Salone Oleleh.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach offers similar nutrients and is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is a nut-free alternative for allergies.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and enhance flavor.

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 diced tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and okra; stir well to combine.

Pour in water to cover the vegetables; bring to a boil.

Add bitter leaf and stir; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes to taste.

Add fish and chicken; cook until proteins are done, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in groundnut paste and mix until fully incorporated.

Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to meld flavors.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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