Gambian 🇬🇲 Street Food | #Ebbeh | Warm Your Heart & Soul With This Recipe | Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein and canned tuna is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor while maintaining color.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a similar taste profile.

Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and chopped peppers; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Add fish, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook for 10-15 minutes until fish is cooked through.

Stir in lime juice and chopped green onions just before serving.

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