Marmuma - a Tunisian Salsa recipe - How to Make a Delicious, Fast, Easy Tunisian Salsa from scratch.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

harissa

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with less complexity, while red pepper flakes are budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great source of protein, while canned beans are often cheaper and convenient.

Cut hot peppers into little slices, using gloves.

Peel 4 tomatoes by placing them in boiling water for about a minute, then transferring to ice cold water to remove the peel easily.

Cut the peeled tomatoes in half, remove the hard center, and cut into wedges.

Chop some garlic.

Combine the hot peppers, tomato wedges, chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 cup of water in a pot.

Mix everything together, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 45 minutes to an hour.

After cooking, let the salsa cool and store it in the refrigerator.

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