African Food | Fried Pepper Sauce Recipe | Liberian Recipes 🇱🇷

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often more affordable.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: habanero peppers

Jalapeños are milder and more accessible.

chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: lentils

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while lentils are budget-friendly.

Add pepper to the pot.

Add onions to the pot.

Add smoked herring to the pot.

Wash dry shrimp to remove sand and add to the pot.

Add seasoning cube to the pot.

Add 2.5 cups of water to the pot.

Put the pot on the stove and steam for 10 minutes.

After steaming, blend all ingredients in a blender.

Return blended mixture to the pot with oil.

Add 2.5 cups of oil to the pot.

Cook on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally until the water evaporates.

Once cooled, store in a container and add more oil to preserve for 2-3 months.

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