🌶️ The BEST Kenyan Chili Sauce Recipe (Pilipili ya Kukaanga) 🌶️

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper has a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more accessible.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

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

Slice fresh chili peppers and bell peppers, then add to the pan.

Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin, stirring to combine.

Cook the peppers until they are tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh coriander and mix well before removing from heat.

Drizzle with lemon juice and vinegar before serving.

Serve hot as a side dish or topping for various meals.

Cooking Techniques

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