Guyanese 🇬🇾 Metemgee| recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while still providing coconut flavor.

plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a similar texture with fewer calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a lower-calorie protein alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash is nutritious and adds sweetness.

Peel and chop cassava, plantains, and sweet potatoes into chunks.

Heat coconut milk in a large pot over medium heat until simmering.

Add chopped vegetables to the pot and stir to combine.

Chop onion, garlic, and scallions; add to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with thyme, black pepper, and salt, stirring well.

Add protein of choice (chicken, fish, or pork) to the pot and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes until vegetables are tender and protein is cooked through.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional scallions if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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