Moni Kalama (Liberian Breakfast Porridge)

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimps

💰Cheaper: dried fish

Shrimps are lower in calories while dried fish is more affordable.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach is more accessible and provides similar nutrients.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

On medium heat, add 2 cups of water to the pan and bring to a boil.

Add rice balls, stir evenly and allow porridge to boil until rice balls are soften for 20 mins.

Add 1 cup of water, stir and cook for additional 20 mins, if needed.

As rice porridge thickens, turn heat off, add sugar, lime and milk for serving.

Cooking Techniques

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