Let’s settle this first, palava sauce leaves is not synonymous with mulukhiyah leaves. Palava is an African idiom that is loosely translated to mean trouble or confusion. So, why the name?
Heavy Liberian Palava Sauce Seitan Stew

Authentic African Plant-based Foods
Authentic African Plant-based Foods
Let’s settle this first, palava sauce leaves is not synonymous with mulukhiyah leaves. Palava is an African idiom that is loosely translated to mean trouble or confusion. So, why the name?
People from other cultures love African peanut butter stew because it give them another perspective how to eat peanut butter. Excluding those with peanut allergies, who doesn’t love peanut butter?
As a child, I didn’t understand why my mother did not waste the first boiling water. It was later on in adult-hood I understood that the bitter flavor has riche taste.
Besides the deliciousness, I appreciate ‘one-pot’ meals such as this one, because it is easy and allows one to have nutritious pre-made lunch or dinner.
This scrumptious Liberian tea bread is buttery, soft and perfect for black teas or coffee. Cozy up to it yah!
This process reminded of something that I can’t put in words and I now have a different appreciation for Pumpkin.
Liberian Red Oil Okra Stew is hearty and flavorful.
O ma give me 1 bowl yorkor and make it thick!
A simple and nutritious in-between snack we love to eat when our old-ma is taking too long to cook dinner.