how to make futoo / cherreh Gambia and Senegal recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour adds protein and fiber.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs enhance flavor without extra calories.

meatballs

🥗Healthier: vegetable balls

💰Cheaper: bean patties

Vegetable or bean options are lower in fat and cost.

Prepare the lamb by cutting it into chunks.

Season the lamb with salt, pepper, and spices.

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

Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in garlic, ginger, and bell peppers; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the lamb and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.

Cover and cook for 1-1.5 hours until lamb is tender.

Meanwhile, mix rice flour with water to form a dough.

Shape dough into small balls and set aside.

In a separate pan, fry the meatballs until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Add the meatballs to the lamb stew in the last 15 minutes of cooking.

Serve the stew over a bed of rice flour balls or alongside.

Cooking Techniques

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