Great Belize Cooking - Episode 2: Belize City (Barbecue)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: canned evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast provides lean protein, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while pollock is a cost-effective fish option.

spices

🥗Healthier: herbs

💰Cheaper: seasoning blends

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added sodium, while blends are often cheaper.

Boil tamarind with seeds for about 1.5 hours until thick.

Strain the tamarind to separate the pulp from the seeds and stringy parts.

Remove stems from habanero peppers.

Rough chop onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.

Blend the chopped ingredients with the strained tamarind pulp and a whole head of garlic until smooth.

Cook the blended mixture with sugar to darken and thicken the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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