Sunday Dinner | Zambia Food | Cow Trotters (Vimbombo) | Beans | Rapu

cow trotters

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork trotters

Chicken feet are leaner, while pork trotters are more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

Clean cow trotters thoroughly under running water.

Cut trotters into manageable pieces.

Boil trotters in a pot of water until tender, about 2-3 hours.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped green bell peppers and carrots, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder to taste.

Add the boiled trotters to the vegetable mixture, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the trotters, then add bay leaves and vinegar.

Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes to meld flavors.

Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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