Tasty Ekwang Recipe in Diaspora. No Juicer, No Grater! 4 Wrap Leaves to use!

manioc

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor with added nutrients.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

cocoyam

🥗Healthier: yams

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Yams are nutritious and can be more accessible.

Peel the red cocoyams using a vegetable peeler for efficiency.

Wash the cocoyams thoroughly with water.

Process the cocoyams in a food processor until slightly rough, not completely smooth.

Season the cocoyam paste with salt and mix until well combined.

Prepare the wrapping leaves (you Choi, spinach, or collard greens) by cutting them to size.

Wrap portions of the cocoyam paste in the you Choi leaves, ensuring a good fold.

Place the wrapped parcels in a pot with the seam side down, spacing them out for even cooking.

Add crayfish, chopped onion, black pepper, white pepper, smoked fish, and smoked meat to the pot.

Add chili flakes for spice, if desired.

Cover the pot and cook on medium heat for 2-5 minutes to hold the wraps together.

Add boiled water around the edges of the pot and cover again, cooking for 15-20 minutes.

Shake the pot gently to avoid mushiness; do not stir with a spoon.

Add palm oil and ensure there is enough water at the base of the pot.

Cover and cook for another 15 minutes until fully cooked.

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