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fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and can be less expensive than plantains.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dill

Parsley is a common substitute with a similar flavor profile.

Clean and cut the bar fish into pieces.

Fry the bar fish pieces in a little oil until cooked on all sides.

Add chopped onions and garlic to the same pan and sauté for about 1 minute over medium heat.

Stir in the tomato paste and mix for 1 minute.

Add the whole tomatoes and mix well.

Pour in water and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.

Add various spices and mix.

Stir in cornstarch and mix until well combined.

Add the fried bar fish pieces, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes.

Prepare green plantains as a side dish, checking the sauce's consistency occasionally.

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