PREPARING DELICIOUS KENYAN MEAL FOR MY HUSBAND *Tilapia stew and Okra*

tilapia

🥗Healthier: catfish

💰Cheaper: mackerel

Catfish offers a similar texture and flavor, while mackerel is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is usually cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, while vinegar is often more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can add bulk and nutrients, while cabbage is a cost-effective alternative.

Set up the cooking area outside.

Clip hair back to avoid interference while cooking.

Show the ingredients: white maize flour, okra, tomatoes, onions, oil, fresh tilapia, and plantain.

Clean the tilapia thoroughly before cooking.

Peel the tomatoes to remove the skin.

Chop the onions and prepare them for cooking.

Heat oil in the cooking pot and add chopped onions.

Add diced tomatoes to the pot and cook until soft.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add cream sauce to the mixture for thickness.

Pour in milk to make the stew saucy.

Add the cleaned tilapia to the pot, ensuring not to cover it with too much water.

Cook the stew until the fish is done, checking for doneness.

Prepare mashed potatoes as a side dish.

Cook the okra separately, demonstrating the process.

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