TUMA POT (A GUYANAESE TRADITION ) A TASTE OF THE AMAZON OCTOBER 2021

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the ingredients; bring to a boil.

Add potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more salt or pepper as desired.

Stir in chopped cilantro and squeeze lime juice over the stew before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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