The Traditional Haitian Marinade Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeño offers a milder heat, while banana peppers are often less spicy and cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

Add parsley, half a cube of Maggie, and half a habanero pepper into a container.

Add some water and blend until smooth.

Mix in half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of ground pepper into the blended mixture.

Add baking powder to the flour and mix well.

Pour sour orange juice into the flour mixture.

Add about 1.5 cups of water to the flour mixture.

Mix everything together until you achieve a pancake batter consistency.

Let the mixture sit for about 10 to 15 minutes to proof until bubbles form on top.

Heat oil for frying.

Fry the mixture for about 6 to 10 minutes until crispy.

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