Eastern Style Fish Stew Recipe by Carolina Cooker®

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Heat a six quart Carolina cooker Dutch oven over medium high heat.

Add diced bacon to the pot and cook until halfway crispy.

Add half of a large white onion to the pot.

Stir in about a tablespoon of chopped garlic.

Add half of a small 10-ounce can of tomato paste to the pot.

Deglaze the pot with about two to three cups of chicken stock.

Add potatoes to the pot.

Reduce the heat to medium low and add the fish.

Season with salt and fresh black pepper.

Cover the pot and poach the eggs for about 10 to 12 minutes.

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