How to make boil up on a budget

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a lean protein option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

pork bones

🥗Healthier: turkey bones

💰Cheaper: chicken bones

Turkey bones provide a healthier alternative while chicken bones are more economical.

Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Add pork bones to the boiling water and cook for 10-15 minutes to create a broth.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during boiling.

Add chopped potatoes, kūmara, and carrots to the pot; cook for 10 minutes until slightly tender.

Add chopped onions and cabbage to the pot; continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes.

Add the smoked fish and season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes until all vegetables are tender and flavors meld.

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning as necessary with salt and pepper.

Stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice just before serving.

Ladle the boil up into bowls, ensuring each serving has a mix of vegetables and protein.

Serve hot, accompanied by bread or traditional Māori frybread.

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