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?
Egusi seeds and palm oil pairs well in this dish. Together we have a robust flavor of sweet, salty, little spicy and earthy, the latter which the palm oil adds.
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.
Palm oil and Ogbono go well together. This dish is hefty, taste slightly sweet and loaded with protein.
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.