libyan cuisine | Libyan Mbakbaka

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

Add cooking oil to a pan over medium heat.

Add a full onion cut into medium or small pieces and some salt.

Add lamb meat (or chicken) based on preference.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and mix with the onion and meat.

Add 1 teaspoon of chili paprika and 1 teaspoon of turmeric.

Add water and let it boil for about 30 to 40 minutes.

Add fresh pepper.

Add 500 grams of pasta and cook as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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