How to Cook Ivorian Traditional Palm nut soup SAUCE GRAINE !! Most delicious soup in West Africa

palm nut extract

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture while being lighter.

meat (beef, chicken, or fish)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

spinach or bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale is nutrient-rich, and collard greens are often less expensive.

Blend palm nuts with water until smooth and strain to extract the liquid.

Heat palm oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the extracted palm nut liquid to the pot; bring to a simmer.

Introduce the meat of choice and seasoning cubes; simmer for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender.

Stir in ground crayfish and salt; adjust seasoning to taste.

Add spinach or bitter leaf; cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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