Delight in Yassa Yappa - A Gambian Stew #stew

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat, and red pepper flakes are typically less expensive.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Honey mustard adds sweetness, while yellow mustard is often cheaper.

Cut lamb shoulder or leg into desired pieces.

Preheat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Marinate lamb with all purpose seasoning, vinegar, Chili Peppers, onion, garlic powder, paprika, dry herbs, one seasoning cube, fresh garlic, ginger, and mustard; mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes if not cooking immediately.

Cook marinated lamb in the skillet for about 10 to 15 minutes until it releases its juices.

Remove lamb and save the broth; check to ensure even cooking.

Add the lamb back to the skillet and fry until it develops a rich golden crust, turning to fry the other side.

Introduce sliced onions to the skillet and cook for a few minutes without overcooking them.

Cook rice separately, adding half a teaspoon of turmeric for color.

Return to the lamb; add black pepper, garlic, ginger, and green seasoning; stir to combine.

Add dry herbs and stir again.

Add mustard and frozen Chili Peppers, cooking until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add pre-fried potatoes and any extra vegetables of choice, such as peas and carrots, for texture; stir everything together.

Add more pepper or salt to taste, followed by the saved lamb broth; allow the stew to simmer gently for about 3 minutes.

Check the rice while the stew simmers.

Serve the Yassa Yappa over the colorful rice.

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