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fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Clean and gut the fish, then cut into large chunks.

Use the head, bones, and trimmings to make fish stock by simmering them with onions, garlic, celery, and carrots in water.

Season the stock with bay leaves, thyme, and hot peppers.

Combine the fish stock with the fish chunks and vegetables like potatoes, plantains, yams, tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Simmer the mixture until all ingredients are cooked through and flavors meld together.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley.

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