How to make ACHARD LEGUMES (Mauritian Cuisine) #Mauritian #MauritianFood #Food | REAL STEPH & JAY

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being slightly more nutritious.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and a unique flavor.

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer a milder flavor for those sensitive to heat.

mustard seeds

🥗Healthier: ground mustard

💰Cheaper: black mustard seeds

Ground mustard is easier to incorporate and still provides flavor.

Blanch green runner beans and carrots in salted water for 2 minutes.

If you prefer crunchy vegetables, blanch for 1.5 minutes instead.

After blanching, run the vegetables through cold water to stop the cooking process and let them dry completely.

Blend 5 garlic cloves and 1 inch of ginger together.

In a plastic bowl, mix the blended garlic and ginger with the vegetables.

Heat 4 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of mustard seeds and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the blended paste to the pan and stir for about 2 minutes.

Add chili peppers and 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the mixture.

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