Makoso ya pilipili | Congolese Food Spicy Pork Stew | Alpha’s Kitchen

chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu is a plant-based protein.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is more accessible.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped chili peppers and bell peppers; cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Season with salt, black pepper, coriander, and cumin; mix well.

Incorporate diced chicken or tofu and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Pour in fish sauce and lime juice; stir to combine.

Add chopped carrots and green beans; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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