HOW TO MAKE A DELICIOUS HAITIAN LALO

lalo leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach is widely available and offers a similar texture.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Soak the dried lalo leaves in cold water for 30 minutes.

Prep the beef by tenderizing it with vinegar, salt, and lime juice for 20 minutes.

Rinse the beef under cold water and season with chili flakes, pepper, Italian seasonings, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and Haitian a piece.

Strain and rinse the soaked lalo leaves again to reduce bitterness.

In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil for 40 minutes.

Boil the seasoned beef in the pot as well.

After 30-40 minutes, check the lalo leaves for tenderness.

Add the water crest and spinach to the pot.

Add the strained lalo leaves and three scotch bonnet peppers for spiciness.

Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, adding olive oil to prevent dryness.

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