Fouti/Lafidi/ Marawoulengni - Guinean Recipe

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt has a different flavor profile but is often more natural.

Peel and chop cassava and plantains into chunks.

Boil cassava and plantains in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the boiled cassava and plantains and let cool slightly.

Mash the cassava and plantains together until smooth.

Heat palm oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate fish and vegetables, cooking until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Mix in the mashed cassava and plantains with the sautéed mixture.

Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Form the mixture into small patties or cakes.

Fry the patties in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

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