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morogo (wild spinach)

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale and spinach are more readily available and provide similar nutrients.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds offer healthy fats while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

Introduce the concept of drying vegetables as a food preservation method in Southern Africa.

Discuss the importance of morogo (wild spinach) and its preparation.

Harvest the morogo leaves and wash them thoroughly to remove any scent.

Cut the morogo leaves into small pieces for drying.

Explain the process of drying vegetables indoors to maintain texture and health benefits.

Mention the second type of vegetable, pumpkin leaves, and their preparation similar to morogo.

Introduce okra seeds and explain the washing and cutting process before drying.

Discuss two cooking options for okra: using soda or wood ash for flavoring.

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