libyan cuisine libyan haraimi recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and can be used in smaller amounts.

Heat cooking oil in a pan over low heat

Add one or two pieces of fresh pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes

Mash fresh garlic and mix with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of hot chili pepper, and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder

In another bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of tomato paste with the garlic mixture and 2-3 tablespoons of water

Add the mixture to the oil and stir for 1-2 minutes

Add a little bit of water to keep the mixture thick, adding small amounts as needed

Prepare the fish by cleaning it and cutting off the head

Add the fish heads to the sauce and cook for 10 minutes on low heat

Turn off the heat after 10 minutes and serve

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