Palm Nut Soup (liberian Style Palm Nut Soup)

Palm Nut Soup, also known as Palm Butter, is a traditional and popular dish in Liberian cuisine. This rich and flavorful soup is made from palm nuts and is often served with rice or fufu.

Palm Nut Soup (liberian Style Palm Nut Soup)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups palm nuts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 1 pound chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup smoked fish, flaked
  • 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, boil the palm nuts in water for 30 minutes. Allow to cool, then blend and strain to extract the palm nut cream.
  2. Return the palm nut cream to the pot and add the chopped onion, tomatoes, and scotch bonnet pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and simmer for 20 minutes, then add the smoked fish and shrimp. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sliced okra and cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve the Palm Nut Soup hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
15g
Protein
20g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Large pot Blender Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Palm Nut Soup is traditionally served with white rice or fufu.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can add a spoonful of peanut butter to the soup.

Cost

$20