Authentic Jamaican Green Gungo Soup [ part 1 ]

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

Introduce the dish and ingredients.

Measure about 1/4 cup of gungo peas and set aside.

Prepare other ingredients: carrots, scotch bonnet pepper, celery, thyme, garlic, scallions, and sweet potatoes.

Melt some fat-free margarine in a pot.

Add the gungo peas and season with salt.

Chop the carrots and add them to the pot.

Prepare the coconut juice from a fresh green coconut.

Add the coconut juice to the pot along with the other ingredients.

Stir in Maggie hot soup and seasonings like cumin and coriander.

Cook until the ingredients are tender and flavors meld together.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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