ምልዳይ ፃሕሊ 2024 #food #Eritrea

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika + cumin

Cayenne provides heat with fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced meat and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and berbere spice, stirring well to combine.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Add diced potatoes and carrots, cooking until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and lemon juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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