Traditional Metemgee 🇬🇾One of Guyana National Dish #guyaneserecipe #westindian #guyana

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

plantains

🥗Healthier: bananas

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Zucchini can mimic the texture in a pinch.

yams

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Regular potatoes are more accessible and cost-effective.

Grate fresh coconut and squeeze to extract coconut milk.

Chop garlic, parsley, celery, and scallion.

Heat oil in a large karahi and sauté the chopped aromatics.

Add cassava and sweet potato to the pot.

Add Maggie vegetable cubes, garlic powder, onion powder, and complete seasoning to the pot.

Mix everything and let it fry for a minute.

Pour in the fresh coconut milk and bring to a boil.

Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes until cassava and sweet potato are tender.

Add chopped Edo and season with salt and black pepper.

Cover and let simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add ripe plantains and dumplings to the pot, cover, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes.

Fry snapper fish separately and serve alongside the Metemgee.

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