Pilipili Ya Kukaanga: You have to try this pilipili ya kukaanga recipe! You can't have enough of it👌

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper has a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more accessible.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a few drops of cooking oil once hot.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped coriander stems to the pan and continue cooking.

Mix tomato paste with some hot water and add it to the pan.

Add one cube of seasoning to the mixture and stir until it dissolves.

Test for salt and adjust as needed, adding a little water depending on desired sauce thickness.

Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes until oil floats on top.

Add chopped coriander leaves and switch off the heat, setting the sauce aside to cool.

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