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green peanuts

💰Cheaper: raw peanuts

Raw peanuts are more widely available and less expensive.

salt

seasoning

🥗Healthier: herbs

Herbs can add flavor without extra sodium.

spices

Rinse and sort the peanuts, removing any debris or damaged peanuts.

Place peanuts in a large stockpot or Dutch oven and cover with enough water to allow room for expansion.

Add a generous amount of salt to the water, about ½ to 1 cup per gallon, adjusting to taste.

Add optional seasonings like Cajun seasoning, garlic, or hot sauce for additional flavor.

Bring the pot to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot.

Let the peanuts simmer for 4 to 6 hours, checking for tenderness and saltiness throughout the cooking process.

Drain the peanuts and serve hot or at room temperature, optionally eating the whole peanut including the softened shell.

Peel ripe plantains by cutting off the ends and making a lengthwise slit in the skin, then remove the peel and cut into diagonal slices about ½ inch thick.

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat, testing readiness with a wooden spoon.

Carefully add plantain slices to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry until golden brown and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes per side, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle fried plantains with salt or dust with cinnamon for a sweeter flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.

In a large mixing bowl, combine grated cassava and grated coconut.

In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, evaporated milk, spices, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Pour the sugar mixture over the cassava and coconut, mixing thoroughly. If too dry, add up to ¼ cup of water.

Fold in raisins or currants if desired, then pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours until the top is golden brown and the pone is firm but still slightly chewy.

Allow to cool in the baking dish before cutting into squares or slices.

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