Liberia | Recipe

Palm Butter Soup

Liberia's national dish — a rich, thick soup made from palm fruit extract simmered with meat, fish, and crab. The deep orange colour and velvety texture are unmistakable.

Country
Liberia
Region
West Africa
Time
85 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
Recipe overview

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Palm Butter Soup is the pride of Liberian cuisine. Made from the extract of boiled palm fruits, it is rich in vitamins and has a unique, silky texture. Every Liberian family has their recipe passed down through generations.

What the dish tastes like

Liberia's national dish — a rich, thick soup made from palm fruit extract simmered with meat, fish, and crab. The deep orange colour and velvety texture are unmistakable.

When to cook it

Best for Sunday meals and celebrations, with a medium cooking level and about 85 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

White rice or fufu

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Cook the meat
Season meat with onions, salt, and pepper. Boil until tender, about 25 minutes. Reserve stock.
Cook meat 25:00
2
Prepare palm butter base
In a large pot, combine palm fruit concentrate with 2 cups of meat stock. Bring to a boil, stirring well.
3
Add proteins
Add the cooked meat, smoked fish, and crab to the palm butter. Add scotch bonnets and okra if using.
4
Simmer the soup
Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens and the oil separates on top.
The soup is ready when the palm oil pools on the surface.
Simmer soup 30:00
5
Serve
Serve hot over white rice or with fufu.

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