🇱🇷 Liberian Cuisine

Palava Sauce

Spinach and Fish Stew

Prep Time 50 min
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 440 kcal

A hearty, oil-rich stew of dark leafy greens cooked with smoked fish, crab, and ground melon seeds in palm oil.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat palm oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until translucent.
  2. 2 Add smoked fish and crab. Cook 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix ground egusi with water to form a paste. Add to pot and stir until thickened.
  4. 4 Add chopped greens, peppers, and bouillon. Stir well.
  5. 5 Cover and simmer 25 minutes until greens are tender and sauce is thick.
  6. 6 Season with salt and serve with rice or fufu.

Did You Know?

The name "palava" means trouble or commotion — because the stew is so delicious it can cause arguments over who gets the last serving.