Cook with me, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 chicken peppe soup & theip Senegalese jollof!

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers similar flavor with health benefits, while oregano is a budget-friendly herb.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

Added washed chicken to the pot.

Added pepper blend containing garlic, ginger, fresh tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot.

Poured in boiled water to steam the chicken.

Stirred occasionally while checking if the chicken was cooked.

Added plantain and sliced onions to the pot.

Added chopped fresh parsley and garlic to the soup.

Stirred and checked if the soup was ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary