Easy but healthy Ghanaian cuisine/How to prepare Ghana plantains with abomu/ Ghana plantain recipe

ripe plantains

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bananas

Zucchini offers a similar texture, while bananas are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serranos are often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice is a good substitute for acidity, while vinegar is more economical.

Soak the green plantains in water to make them easier to peel.

Peel the plantains and cut them into pieces as desired.

Add salt and water to the plantains and cook until ready.

Change the water to cold water after cooking the plantains.

Grind onions, tomatoes, and add salt to the mixture.

Add peanut butter to the ground mixture and grind until smooth.

Fry chopped onions in oil until they are well cooked.

Add the ground mixture to the fried onions.

Add mushrooms and season with fish seasoning.

Stir everything together and serve with cooked salted tilapia and avocado.

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