Pepper Chicken, Puff Puff and Spring Rolls | Easy African Snack Platter

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is cost-effective.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor, while paprika adds color and mildness.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

Season the chicken and cover it to marinate for some time.

Check on the chicken and mix it, then add a little bit of water to steam it.

Cover the chicken again and check if it has steamed properly, then set it aside.

Heat oil in a pot and prepare the puff puff mixture.

Fry the puff puff in the heated oil until golden brown, turning occasionally for even cooking.

Remove the puff puff from the oil and set aside.

Fry the steamed chicken in the same oil to hold it up a bit, then set aside again.

In another pot, add more oil and blend pepper mixture including onions, pepper, bell pepper, ginger, and garlic, and fry.

Add tomato paste to the blended mixture and mix well.

Add Maggie cube and seasoning, then continue to fry on medium-low heat until cooked and oil settles on top.

Add the fried chicken to the stew base and mix well to combine everything.

Leave on fire for some time until ready to serve.

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