Palava Sauce Surprise
Palava Sauce is a traditional Ghanaian dish made with spinach, tomatoes, and a variety of spices. This recipe adds a surprise twist to the classic dish by incorporating groundnut paste for a rich and nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup groundnut paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add the diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft.
- Stir in the groundnut paste and vegetable broth, then add the chopped spinach. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Palava Sauce hot with your choice of rice or fufu.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Chopping board Knife Wooden spoon
Tools
Stove
Serving suggestions
Serve the Palava Sauce with a side of steamed rice and fried plantains for a complete Ghanaian meal.
Tips & tricks
For a creamier texture, you can add a splash of coconut milk to the Palava Sauce before serving.
Cost
$10