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matoke (green bananas)

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular bananas

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture and flavor.

groundnuts (peanuts)

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are often more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a cost-effective protein alternative.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cornmeal is often less expensive and gluten-free.

Peel and chop matoke into small pieces.

Steam matoke until soft, about 15-20 minutes.

Mash steamed matoke until smooth and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk eggs and season with salt and spices.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, cabbage, and carrots, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.

Combine the vegetable mixture with the mashed matoke and mix well.

Form the mixture into small patties or rolls.

Fry the patties in hot oil until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with a side of spicy sauce or chutney.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens