Meatless Haitian Sauce | Sos san Viande | Episode 55

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola oil is more economical.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: mild pepper

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Mild pepper reduces heat, while red pepper flakes are often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor and is often perceived as healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Lemon juice provides similar acidity and flavor.

Add olive oil to a pan set on medium high heat.

Add Haitian spice (apiece) and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and diced tomato, adding a little water to prevent burning.

Add more water (3-4 tablespoons) and thyme; simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Add half a cube of Maggi chicken bouillon and stir.

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken.

Add lime juice, bell pepper, and onion; simmer for another 10 minutes.

Check salt and add 1/4 teaspoon; stir and simmer for another 5 minutes.

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