How to cook dry Lalo ( jute leaves). #haitian #haitiancuisine #haitianfood

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and canned beans are more affordable.

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🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories and green beans are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier and using water is a cost-effective option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a healthier alternative and vinegar is a cheaper substitute.

Marinate beef and oxtail overnight in the fridge.

Soak two bags of dry jute leaves in warm water overnight to remove bitterness.

Drain the soaked jute leaves using a strainer.

Add olive oil to a pot and heat it.

Cook tomato paste in the pot to enhance flavor.

Add the marinated meat to the pot with the cooked tomato paste.

Add chopped fresh spinach to the pot before the jute leaves.

Chop the soaked jute leaves into smaller pieces before adding them to the pot.

Cover the pot with aluminum foil and a lid, cooking on medium heat for about an hour.

After an hour, check the pot and remove any tied herbs like parsley and thyme.

Add onions, bell pepper, fresh garlic, and dry spices to the pot for seasoning.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding habanero pepper last.

Let the dish cook for a total of about two hours, checking occasionally.

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