how do their make red palm oil in botswana

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • Is red palm oil a popular food in West Africa?
  • Red palm oil is not a trendy food for West Africans. This vegetable oil, with a distinctive taste and colour, forms an integral part of the diet in the region. It is known as “epo pupa” in Yoruba language, “nkwu” in Igbo and zomi in Ghana. What Is Red Palm Oil? Palm oil is derived from the fruits of the African oil palm tree, Elaeis guineensis.
  • What does red palm oil taste like?
  • This red palm oil has a rich, smoky flavor and is used for frying and for flavoring West African soups, stews and beans. It has been said that red palm oil is to African cuisine what olive oil is to the Mediterranean, or butter to Northern Europe.
  • What is red palm oil used for?
  • For centuries, the people of western and central Africa have been squeezing and straining the fruit of the African oil palm ( Elaesis guineensis) to extract a deep reddish-brown oil from its pulp. This red palm oil has a rich, smoky flavor and is used for frying and for flavoring West African soups, stews and beans.
  • How do you use red palm oil?
  • In the kitchen, use red palm oil like you do olive oil. To add another layer of flavor to dishes, stir a dollop or two into soups and stews, or drizzle it over beans and vegetables. Red palm oil has a high smoke point, so it is ideal for sauteing and frying. Given it's higher price, you might scoff at using palm oil alone for deep frying.