How to cook Fungi and Pepperpot (The Antiguan and Barbudan dish)

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa adds protein while polenta is often less expensive.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and turkey is typically cheaper.

hot pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: chili flakes

Salsa offers flavor without added preservatives.

beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu is a plant-based protein and lentils are budget-friendly.

Boil water in a large pot.

Add salt and cornflour to the boiling water, stirring continuously until thickened.

In another pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Sauté onions and garlic until softened.

Add beef to the pot, cooking until browned on all sides.

Stir in eggplant, pumpkin, papaya, squashes, peas, spinach, thyme, and ketchup, mixing well.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the meat is tender.

Serve the fungies topped with the pepperpot stew.

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