Gambian Street Food | EBBEH

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil provides a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein and canned tuna is often less expensive.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers a milder flavor while maintaining color.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity with a similar taste profile.

Boil cassava until cooked.

Prepare tamarind mixture by mixing tamarind, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and habanero peppers.

Set tamarind mixture aside.

Add fish and crabs to boiling cassava and cook for a while.

Remove all fish and crab from the pot.

Mash part of the boiled cassava.

Add catfish, crab, and shrimp to the mashed cassava.

Stir to combine all ingredients and let cook.

Check seasoning and add salt if necessary.

Add smoked fish and mackerel to the mixture.

Finish cooking and serve with tamarind mixture on the side.

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