Stir Fry Bigan ( Balange) traditional Guyanese style

green bananas

🥗Healthier: plantains

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Plantains offer a similar texture and flavor, while potatoes are more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk mimics creaminess.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers provide flavor without heat, while jalapeños are more affordable.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: parsley

Oregano offers a similar earthy flavor, while parsley is more budget-friendly.

Peel and chop the eggplants into medium-sized pieces, keeping some skin on for fiber.

Peel and chop the potatoes.

Heat vegetable oil on a grill until hot.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and peppers to the hot oil and sauté until translucent.

Add chopped potatoes and stir to combine with the sautéed mixture.

Cover and lower the heat, allowing the mixture to cook until the potatoes are tender.

Add chopped tomatoes to the mixture and stir.

Continue cooking until most of the liquid evaporates and flavors concentrate.

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