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Abunuabunu Soup

Cultural Context

Abunuabunu soup hails from Ghana, particularly among the Akan people. Traditionally, it is prepared during communal gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing unity and sharing. The soup is rich in flavors from palm oil, groundnuts, and a variety of fish, showcasing the coastal region's bounty. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Ghana, with variations emerging in other West African countries, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb guinea fowl
4 oz smoked herring
1 lb grass cutter
4 oz smoked tilapia
8 oz snail
1 large onions
2 medium tomato
1/2 cup spring onions
4 cups cocoyam leaves
1 cup thick berries
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups water

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

groundnut paste

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Peanut butter is more accessible while offering similar flavors.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is budget-friendly and still provides protein.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients and is easier to find.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and widely available.

1

Add snails to the saucepan

2

Add grass cutter, Guinea fowl, and smoked herring to the saucepan

3

Season with all pepper seasoning, salt, and water

4

Add chopped onions and one tomato to the saucepan

5

Cover the pot and let it cook

6

Incorporate spring onions and washed cocoyam leaves into the saucepan

7

Add thick berries to the soup

8

Top with water and cover the pot to cook

9

Cook veggies for about 10 minutes

10

Blend the cooked tomato and onions into a fine puree

11

Return the blended mixture to the meat in the saucepan

12

Cover and let it cook for about 5 minutes

13

Add blended cocoyam leaves, pepper, and spring onions

14

Cook for another 10 minutes

15

Add smoked tilapia and cover the pot to cook for about 30 minutes

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboilingstirring

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

peanutsfish

Also Known As

AbunuabunuAbunabunu Soup

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