Haitian Cornmeal with Spinach and Smoked Herring Recipe | Mayi Moulen ak Epina ak Aranso

smoked herring

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Start by boiling water on high heat for 10 minutes to remove salt from the water.

Mash the tomatoes using a pillow (implying a method of mashing).

Add olive oil to the mashed tomatoes and mix well.

Add spinach and scallions (already washed) to the mixture.

Add cilantro, parsley, thyme, salt, garlic, and a Magi seasoning cube.

Pour in the juice from the mashed tomatoes and mix.

Add 3 cups of water to the mixture.

Add 2 teaspoons of Haitian seasoning and cover the pot for 3-4 minutes until it boils.

Taste the mixture to ensure seasoning is adequate.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, mixing everything together.

After 10 minutes, add butter to the mixture.

Cover and let it cook for an additional 20-25 minutes until ready.

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