HOW TO MAKE | CHEW KONG/SMOKE CATFISH & CROCKER FISH STEW

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter provides a nutty flavor with fewer allergens.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

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

okra

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in calories and widely available.

Prepare the fish by cleaning and cutting into pieces.

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

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the peanut butter and cook for another 2 minutes until well combined.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Incorporate the fish pieces and cook until they are opaque, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped okra and other vegetables; simmer for 10 minutes.

Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with bay leaves.

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