Lamb Afra/Dibi Senegambian Style|My Gambian Kitchen

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Clean the meat and drain as much water as possible.

Add salt and liquid smoke to the meat in an oven pan on the stovetop.

Wrap the meat in tin foil to help it cook faster.

Cook the meat for 10 minutes, checking for liquid in the pan.

Turn the meat to ensure even browning, observing closely to avoid burning.

Once browned to liking, move the meat to parchment paper and wrap it with foil.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and bake the wrapped meat for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cut onions into thick circles and add less than a teaspoon of salt.

Optionally, add liquid smoke to the onions and grill them until brown, then set aside.

Prepare the condiment by mixing Dijon mustard, black pepper, and a quarter cube of jimbo.

After 25 minutes, remove the afra from the oven and serve.

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