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potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: cassava

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil provides healthy fats.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini adds moisture and flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is more accessible and still flavorful.

Peel and cut potatoes into thin strips.

Rinse the potato strips in cold water to remove excess starch.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the fries and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes, green bell pepper, and spices; cook until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Combine the fries with the tomato mixture, tossing to coat evenly.

Add lemon juice and chopped cilantro; mix well before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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