Palm Butter (palm Butter Delight)
Palm Butter, also known as Palm Butter Delight, is a traditional dish from Liberian cuisine that is rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. This dish is made with palm butter, which is extracted from the fruit of the oil palm tree, and is typically served with rice or fufu.
Ingredients
- 2 cups palm butter
- 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the palm butter over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped onion, diced tomatoes, and sliced bell pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the scotch bonnet pepper.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Stirring spoon Cutting board Knife
Tools
Cooking pot Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the palm butter with a side of steamed rice or fufu for an authentic Liberian dining experience.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick of heat, leave the scotch bonnet pepper in the dish while it simmers, but be cautious as it is very spicy.
Cost
$15