How To Make Haitian Creole Sauce/Gravy | Meatless Haitian Sauce | Episode 9

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and is plant-based.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity.

Heat 1 tablespoon of virgin olive oil in a pan until warm.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and fry it lightly in the oil.

Gradually add water to loosen the tomato paste until it is fully loosened.

Crush in 1 maggie cube finely and add 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder, mixing well.

Add 2.5 cups of water and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.

Add 3 sticks of thyme, 1/2 medium onion, and 1/2 medium bell pepper to the boiling mixture.

Add 1 tablespoon of butter and mix well.

Squeeze in the juice of 1/2 lime and let it cook for 15 minutes.

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