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How To Cook Tola | A Sierra Leonean 🇸🇱 Delicacy | Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

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Sierra Leone Tola

Cultural Context

Tola, a beloved dish in Sierra Leone, showcases the country's rich culinary heritage, often enjoyed during family gatherings. Traditionally made with fresh fish and vibrant vegetables, it reflects the coastal influence and the use of local ingredients. Today, Tola has gained popularity beyond its borders, with variations appearing in West African communities worldwide.

Sierra LeoneanSLmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup cassava powder
2 medium onions
2 red chili peppers
1 habanero pepper
2 tablespoons locust beans powder
1 maggie cube
1 lb hot chicken
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup palm oil
1 lb smoked fish
1/4 cup crayfish

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil is healthier with a similar flavor profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is more affordable.

1

Blend onions, red chili peppers, habanero pepper, locust beans powder, and maggie cube until well combined.

2

Season cook the hot chicken in a pot with onion powder, onion salt, and a little water for 10 to 15 minutes.

3

Remove the chicken and save the broth.

4

Brown the chicken in palm oil for 5 to 6 minutes.

5

Add the blended ingredients to the pot.

6

Pour in the chicken broth and add smoked fish, then cover and cook.

7

Mix the tola powder with palm oil and add to the pot, combining everything well.

8

Cover and cook on low medium heat until done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewing

Equipment Needed

large potknifecutting boardmeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

TolaTola Stew

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