The Best and Most Delicious Haitian TCHAKA RECIPE | Haitian Beans Soup

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans offer a similar texture and flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken provides lean protein with a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity without the cost of fresh limes.

Soak harmony corn and red kidney beans for 10 hours or overnight.

Juice 2 lemons and 2 limes, straining out the pulp and seeds.

Season lamb chops with Haitian Apes and salt, then sear in a large skillet for 2-4 minutes until golden on both sides.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and caramelize without rinsing the skillet.

Transfer soaked corn and beans to a slow cooker.

Add caramelized onions, seared lamb chops with juices, and 1 cup of Haitian Apes to the slow cooker.

Add cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 8 cups of chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Add a whole habanero or Scotch bonnet pepper to the mixture.

Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally, then check for doneness.

Continue cooking for an additional 2-4 hours until thick, removing the hot pepper before serving.

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