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palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with healthier fats.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a lean protein alternative, while tofu is plant-based.

plantains

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar sweetness with added nutrients.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika gives color without the heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

Clean and gut the fish, then marinate with lime juice, garlic, and salt for 30 minutes.

Peel and slice the plantains into thick pieces.

Heat palm oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the plantain slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the plantains and drain on paper towels.

In the same oil, fry the marinated fish until cooked through and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.

In a separate pan, heat a little oil and sauté onions, garlic, ginger, and bell peppers until soft.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cayenne pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt to taste.

Serve the fried fish with the sautéed vegetable sauce and fried plantains.

Cooking Techniques

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