How to Make Belizean Black Dinna | Chimole | Black Soup

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are high in protein and cook faster, while pinto beans are more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream provides a similar richness with fewer calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Salsa adds flavor with fewer calories, while vinegar is a cost-effective alternative.

Dissolve 1/4 cup black Ricardo in enough water to cover it and let it sit.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add 3.5 pounds of chicken drumsticks to the pot and brown for about 15 minutes, stirring often.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of complete seasoning, 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 cup of chopped onion, and 3 cloves of chopped garlic.

Add 8 cups of water to the pot.

Add the dissolved black Ricardo to the pot.

Add 1 can of pickled jalapenos (removing the jalapenos if desired).

Add 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro and 1.5 pounds of halved potatoes to the pot.

Cover and cook for 40 minutes.

Boil eggs for 10 minutes, then cool in cold water and peel.

Add 2 chopped Roma tomatoes to the pot and cover, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the pot sit before serving.

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