Pilipili ya Kukaanga Recipe | Homemade Kenyan Chili Sauce | Pili pili ya pilau recipe

fresh chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide a similar heat level with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper has a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more accessible.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while cilantro is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Add sliced fresh green and red chilies to the pan and fry them.

Season with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Blend the ingredients to get a perfectly balanced, spicy kick.

Cooking Techniques

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