Pilipili ya Kukaanga Recipe | How to Make Pilipili ya Kukaanga | Infoods

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper has a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more accessible.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Place a pan on medium-low flame.

Add 4 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan.

Once the oil is ready, add in thinly sliced or roughly chopped onions.

Add in minced garlic and a teaspoon of salt.

Cook the onions until translucent, about 1 minute, stirring continuously.

Add in 1 large tomato and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Add in chopped yellow capsicum (can substitute with red or green).

Add in 1 cup of green chilis, removing seeds if desired to reduce spiciness.

Add in another teaspoon of salt and cook for around 1 minute until chilis soften.

Add in 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the heat.

Add in 1 teaspoon of vinegar to enhance the flavor.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend to preferred consistency, leaving some texture.

Return the blended sauce to the pan, adding a little water to clean the blender.

Cook the sauce on low flame for around 1 minute until it thickens and oil separates from the sauce.

Check the seasoning and adjust if necessary.

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