CHANNA & GREENFIG SOUSE | RUSSELL CADOGAN | Cup of Joe Caribbean

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds tang with fewer calories.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with lower cost.

green figs

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: ripe bananas

Plantains maintain texture while being more accessible.

mustard

🥗Healthier: honey mustard

💰Cheaper: yellow mustard

Yellow mustard is more affordable and still flavorful.

Introduce the recipe for Channa and Green Fig Souse.

Prepare 2 green figs by setting them aside.

Thinly slice the kimber (not specified how much).

Finely chop shadow beni and add it to the mixture.

Add the green figs to the chopped ingredients.

Add garlic to the mixture.

Finely chop 1 onion and add it to the mixture.

Squeeze lime juice into the mixture.

Add a heaping teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Add a touch of water to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients thoroughly to combine flavors.

Let the mixture sit to soak, preferably overnight.

Cooking Techniques

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