Guyanese Baiganee Recipe 🇬🇾🇬🇧🙏❤️

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup provides a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offer a similar flavor.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout has a similar flavor profile, while tilapia is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Soak split peas overnight and wash thoroughly until they plump up and change color.

In a blender, combine garlic, green onions, and habanero pepper with a little water and blend into a purée.

In a bowl, mix baking powder into the all-purpose flour.

Add the blended mixture to the bowl with flour and mix well.

Taste the mixture and add salt to adjust the flavor.

Gradually add flour to the mixture until the desired consistency is achieved, adding water if it becomes too dry.

Slice the eggplant thinly and soak in water to prevent oxidation.

Heat oil for frying and dip the eggplant slices into the batter, ensuring they are coated.

Fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, adjusting the batter if it doesn't stick well.

Remove the fried eggplant and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

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