Cook With Me ( How to Cook, Liberia 🇱🇷 Kittilay, Bitter Ball And Eggplant Torborgee

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with healthier fats.

bitter leaf

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Spinach provides a milder taste and is more accessible.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: dried shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish flakes

Dried shrimp retains umami flavor while being easier to find.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

Peel and chop cassava and plantains into chunks.

Boil cassava and plantains in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain and mash the cassava and plantains together until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a separate pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the oil, sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate fish and cook until it flakes easily, about 5 minutes.

Stir in bitter leaf and any additional vegetables, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and seasoning cubes to taste.

Combine the mashed cassava and plantains with the fish mixture, mixing thoroughly.

Serve hot with a side of pepper sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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