Lalo Time 😋 Haitian Food

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: ground nuts

💰Cheaper: none

Ground nuts provide a similar flavor with less processing.

fish or meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu is a plant-based protein that can substitute meat.

Wash cassava leaves thoroughly and chop finely.

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

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

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the chopped cassava leaves and mix well with the onion and tomato.

Pour in enough water to cover the leaves and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in peanut butter and mix until fully incorporated.

If using, add fish or meat and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Season with salt and spices to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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