Mauritania: Mauritan chili poppers

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned beans provide a vegetarian option.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers are often more affordable.

Prepare chili peppers by cutting off tops and removing seeds.

Sauté onions and garlic in oil until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground meat to the pan and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in spices and salt, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Mix in bread crumbs and egg until well combined.

Stuff each chili pepper with the meat mixture, pressing down to pack tightly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry stuffed peppers in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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