HOW TO MAKE ERITREAN KULWA *Eritrean-Ethiopian Food for Beginners* Vlogmas Day 24

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

berbere spice

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper + paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Cayenne and paprika can mimic the heat and flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients and fiber.

Add olive oil to a pan and heat until hot.

Add veal to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

Season the veal with salt and black pepper.

Chop and prepare the vegetables on the side.

Add chopped bell peppers, red onion, and tomatoes to the pan with the veal.

Add about five cloves of minced garlic to the mixture.

Add chopped jalapenos to the pan.

Sprinkle in about a teaspoon to a teaspoon and a half of berbere spice, adjusting for spice preference.

Add one tablespoon of desme to enhance flavor.

Cover the pan and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Plate the dish with a side salad and garnish with jalapenos.

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