Simple and Delicious Gambian Caldu recipes

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a cost-effective substitute.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor with less heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Blend diced onion, spring onions, green bell peppers, garlic, habanero peppers, Maggie seasoning, and black pepper until pulsed but not completely blended.

Heat a little bit of vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add the blended ingredients to the pot and fry until golden brown.

Add enough water to cook the fish and then add the fish and okra to the pot.

Add lemon juice and stir.

Cover the pot to let the steam cook the fish.

Add more lemon juice if needed and let it simmer until the desired consistency is reached.

Cooking Techniques

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