Stew Green (Sierra Leone Dish)

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is often more affordable.

leafy greens

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-dense, while spinach is usually less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can reduce sodium while enhancing flavor.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds nutrients, while cabbage is often cheaper.

Wash the leafy greens thoroughly by rubbing them to soften.

Chop half of the baby spinach and wash it.

Prepare cow skin that has been boiled and is soft.

Add fish to the mixture, using a preferred type of fish.

Measure and add 2 cups of palm oil to the pot.

Add chopped onions and scotch bonnet peppers to the mixture.

Add seasoning cubes according to taste.

Mix everything together and cover the pot.

Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, then check and stir.

Switch pots if necessary for better cooking.

Cover and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes.

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