Bahamian turkey souse and johnny cake

turkey

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity and flavor.

hot pepper sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Fresh chili provides heat without added preservatives.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are budget-friendly.

Add diced onion and two stalks of celery to the pot.

Add two white potatoes, diced, to the pot.

Add allspice berries to the pot.

Add a whole Scotch bonnet pepper for flavor.

Add three sprigs of thyme and bay leaves to the pot.

Add turkey to the pot and let it release its juices for 10 to 15 minutes.

Pour in hot water to the pot.

Season with salt to taste.

Prepare Johnny cake by mixing two cups of flour, two tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon of baking powder, a little salt, sugar, and coconut flakes in a bowl.

Add evaporated milk to the mixture and combine without kneading.

Place the mixture in a loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

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