HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AUTHENTIC GARI FORTOR |Gari Fortor | Gari Jollof

gari

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

Blend the large tomato, chili pepper, ginger, garlic, onion, and a bit of salt in an asanka until roughly smooth with some chunks.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add dry herring to the hot oil and let it soften for a bit.

Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and cook down for about 5-10 minutes until the sauce is nicely fried.

In a separate bowl, add gari and a bit of water, mixing until it reaches a texture similar to couscous, ensuring it's not too damp.

Combine the gari with the cooked sauce, mixing everything together until well combined.

Add green pepper and scrambled egg on top as garnish.

Serve topped with avocado.

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