Cooking Around the World: Panama

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potato adds nutrients while being cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile at lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Gather all ingredients including a whole chicken and pre-packaged vegetables like yucca and yams.

Cut the chicken into large pieces and add it to a cast iron pot.

Add the pre-cubed vegetables to the pot.

If using, add chicken stock or chicken bouillon to the pot.

Mix in oregano and let the mixture stew for about 30 to 40 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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