FRIED PORK AND PLANTAINS | CAMEROONIAN STREET FOOD AT HOME Ep 1

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is lower in fat and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and is considered healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity at a lower cost.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika adds color and mild flavor without the heat.

Cut pork into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, white pepper, and lime juice.

Peel and slice plantains diagonally into thick pieces.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add seasoned pork to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove pork and set aside, leaving the oil in the skillet.

In the same skillet, add sliced plantains and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.

Return the pork to the skillet and add thyme, bay leaf, ginger, and water; simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomato and scallions; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Serve the pork mixture over the fried plantains.

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