Cape Verdean Brinhola with Chef Lee Rocha

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: turkey

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than pork.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil option.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic flavor.

Mash 2 ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.

Crack 1 egg into the mashed bananas and mix well.

Add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder to the mixture and stir.

Incorporate 5 tablespoons of corn flour into the mixture until combined.

Heat about 1/4 to 1/2 inch of canola oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the hot oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet.

Fry until golden brown on both sides, using tongs to flip them as needed.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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