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Stuffed Capsicum

Cultural Context

Stuffed capsicum is a beloved dish in Papua New Guinea, often prepared for family gatherings and special occasions. The dish showcases local ingredients and reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who use what is available to create hearty meals. Today, variations of stuffed capsicum can be found worldwide, with fillings ranging from meats to vegetarian options, making it a versatile favorite.

Papua New GuineanPGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 capsicums
3 tbsp mozzarella cheese
coriander leaves
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tbsp red chilli sauce
1/2 tsp sugar
1 boiled potato, chopped
100g paneer chopped
1 tomato chopped
1 green chilli, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive for cooking.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a budget-friendly grain alternative.

1

Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onions and let them cook for a few seconds.

2

Add the finely chopped garlic, finely chopped green chillies, finely chopped and deseeded tomatoes, finely chopped boiled potatoes, finely chopped paneer, black olives, red chilli powder, red chilli sauce, sugar, dried oregano, chopped coriander leaves and salt and mix all the ingredients well.

3

The filling is ready. Put off the flame and let it cool down for five minutes.

4

Once the filling cools down, add the grated mozzarella and mix well.

5

Chop the capsicum into half and then deseed it to make nice cups of capsicum.

6

Fill the capsicum cups with the filling. The filling should be in the level of the capsicum.

7

Garnish it with grated mozzarella cheese.

8

Place the capsicums on a baking tray and bake them at 180 degrees Celsius for about 10 - 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

panbaking tray

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Stuffed Bell PeppersStuffed Peppers

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