🇸🇷 Telo Bakkeljauw maken|fried cassava with codfish|

salted cod

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh fish can be lower in sodium and canned tuna is often less expensive.

green plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Zucchini is lower in calories and potatoes are more readily available.

Soak the salted cod in water overnight to reduce saltiness.

Peel and slice the cassava into thick pieces.

Boil the cassava in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain the cassava and set aside.

In a skillet, heat sunflower oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and hot peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 3-4 minutes.

Flake the soaked cod and add to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Add chopped celery and cane sugar, mixing well.

Simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Serve the cod mixture over the boiled cassava.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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