Ghanaian Palava Sauce Recipe | Traditional Spinach and Egg Stew

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Ghanaian Palava Sauce Recipe | Traditional Spinach and Egg Stew

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Ghanaian Palava Sauce is a rich and flavorful stew made with leafy greens, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and eggs, often enhanced with fish or meat. A popular dish in Ghana, Palava Sauce is known for its hearty texture, vibrant flavor, and nutritional value. It is commonly served with boiled yam, rice, plantains, cocoyam, or other traditional Ghanaian staples. 

Traditionally prepared with cocoyam leaves or spinach, the sauce is cooked with palm oil, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chili peppers. Eggs are added near the end of cooking, creating a rich and satisfying dish. Some versions include smoked fish, dried fish, or meat for extra depth of flavor. 

Palava Sauce is a beloved comfort food in Ghanaian households and is enjoyed as both an everyday meal and a special family dish. 

Cooking Method


  1.  Heat the palm oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 
  2.  Add the onion and sauté until soft. 
  3.  Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. 
  4.  Add the tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until thickened. 
  5.  Add the smoked fish, dried fish, or meat if using. 
  6.  Stir in the spinach or cocoyam leaves. 
  7.  Cook for 5–10 minutes until the greens are tender. 
  8.  Slowly pour in the beaten eggs while stirring gently. 
  9.  Season with salt and black pepper. 
  10.  Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes and serve hot.

 

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4 cups spinach or cocoyam leaves, chopped , 2 tablespoons palm oil

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1 large onion, chopped , 2 large tomatoes, chopped or blended

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2 cloves garlic, minced , 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

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1–2 chili peppers, chopped , 2 eggs, lightly beaten

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200g smoked fish, dried fish, or cooked meat (optional)

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1 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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