HOW TO MAKE STEAMED FISH WITH OKRAS & COCONUT MILK

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Green beans are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and flavor.

Wash the red snapper in vinegar water to cut the rawness.

Prepare the vegetables: onion, red and green bell peppers, spring onion, thyme, carrot, tomato, pumpkin, and scotch bonnet pepper off camera.

In a pot, add the onion, red and green bell peppers, spring onion, thyme, carrot, tomato, pumpkin, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk and 2 cups of water.

Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning, 1 tablespoon of fish seasoning, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of pimento seeds to the pot.

Turn on the stove to heat the pot and cook the vegetables.

After the vegetables are cooked, add 60 grams of butter and the okras to the pot and stir.

Place the red snapper in the pot, ensuring everything fits properly for even cooking.

Cover the pot and cook for about 6 minutes, tossing the pot occasionally to prevent sticking.

Taste the dish and add salt to taste, stir, and cook for an additional minute before turning off the heat.

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