Chopati ngenteh/Gambian crunchy donut

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides plant-based protein, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken is leaner, and canned tuna is economical and convenient.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is nutritious, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 whole egg.

Add in melted unsalted butter and 1/4 cup sugar; mix until sugar dissolves.

Add a little bit of salt (if using unsalted butter).

Mix in powdered nutmeg (a little goes a long way).

Add less than half a small can of evaporated milk; mix well.

Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour and baking powder; mix until combined.

Adjust the consistency with more evaporated milk if needed; the dough should be thick but not too thin.

Cover the dough and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.

After resting, heat oil to medium-high for frying.

Test oil with a pinch of dough; if it bubbles, it's ready.

Pinch off pieces of dough and fry until golden brown, flipping to cook through.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

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