Delicious Gambian CALDU

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is a cost-effective substitute.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor with less heat, while red pepper flakes are often less expensive.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring to coat with the mixture.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, add bay leaves and thyme, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped bell peppers and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Finish with a splash of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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