Cooked Chilli (Pili pili ya kukaanga)

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: dried chili flakes

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor while being healthier.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and reduce prep time.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a unique flavor.

Roughly chop tomatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, and ginger.

Add leftover garlic and ginger from a pizza to the mixture.

Blend the chopped ingredients until they have a bit of texture, not too smooth.

Add a bit of vegetable oil while blending instead of water.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan until shimmering.

Once the oil is hot, pour in the blended chili mixture.

Cook the mixture until it is ready, indicated by the oil coming up to the surface.

Switch off the heat and allow the chili to cool before transferring it to a jar.

Store the chili in the fridge for later use.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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