Val’s Kitchen BEST (Salt Mackerel) Recipe Ever!

salt mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Fresh mackerel is lower in sodium, while canned tuna is often more affordable.

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Plantains provide a similar texture and flavor, while regular bananas are often less expensive.

yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutrient-rich, while regular potatoes are more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is often cheaper.

Soak the salt mackerel in water and boil it for a few minutes to reduce saltiness.

Boil water in a pot and add the soaked mackerel to cook for about 5 minutes.

Prepare the seasoning by washing the garlic, sweet pepper, onion, thyme, and tomato.

Add the coconut powder to the mackerel and mix.

Add a little vinegar to the mackerel mixture for flavor.

Let the mackerel cook down with the seasonings for about 5 minutes.

Prepare dumplings using flour and a little salt in the water, then boil them until cooked.

Serve the mackerel mixture with the boiled sweet potato and dumplings.

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