Dasheen ton ton with codfish sancoche recipe

salted codfish

🥗Healthier: fresh cod

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and readily available.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still creamy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is cost-effective and neutral in flavor.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme is a budget-friendly alternative.

Soak salted codfish in water overnight to reduce saltiness.

Peel and chop dasheen into chunks.

Boil dasheen in water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain dasheen and mash until smooth, adding coconut milk gradually.

In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft, about 5 minutes.

Add soaked codfish to the sautéed vegetables and cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in water and add thyme, bay leaf, and black pepper.

Simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.

Stir in lime juice and scallions just before serving.

Serve dasheen porridge topped with codfish sancoche.

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