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Surinaamse heri heri

Cultural Context

Heri heri is a beloved dish in Suriname, reflecting the country's diverse culinary heritage influenced by African, Indian, and Indonesian cultures. Traditionally made with root vegetables and coconut milk, it embodies comfort and community, often served during family gatherings and celebrations. In modern times, variations of heri heri can be found, showcasing local ingredients and personal touches, making it a versatile dish enjoyed by many.

SurinameseSRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups cassava
2 cups sweet potatoes
2 cups plantains
1 cup coconut milk
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 medium tomato
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 red chili
1 cup string beans
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
2 eggs

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is lower in calories and can mimic sweetness.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

1

Peel the cassava and chop it into large pieces.

2

Put the cassava in a pot with water and bring it to a boil because it takes longer to cook than the rest.

3

Peel the sweet potatoes and chop them into large pieces.

4

Wash the plantains, cut off the ends, and chop them into pieces, leaving the skin on.

5

After 5 minutes, add the plantains to the pot with the cassava.

6

In a separate pan, sauté 3 onions and 3 cloves of garlic in coconut oil.

7

Add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, diced tomato, and finely chopped pepper to the onions and garlic.

8

Add the fish to the pan and cook until it falls apart.

9

Chop string beans into pieces and sauté them with onions and garlic as well.

10

Drain the water from the cooked cassava, sweet potatoes, and plantains.

11

Peel the cooked plantains and combine everything together, layering the root vegetables and fish, and top with a boiled egg.

Cooking Techniques

mashingsautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potstrainermashing bowlsauté pansteamer

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-freesoy-freepaleo

Allergens

coconut

Also Known As

Heri HeriHeri-Heri

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