TIMOR LESTE’s Street Food Paradise/ Best Food Recipes in Timor Leste #phcooking #streetfood

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often cheaper and provides similar protein.

Soak the mackerel fish in a special mix of tamarind, turmeric, ginger, and other spices.

Grill the marinated fish over an open flame until the skin turns crispy and golden brown.

Ensure the fish is cooked to perfection, with a smoky aroma and crispy skin while the inside remains soft and juicy.

Serve the grilled fish with rice and sambel, a spicy chili paste.

Enjoy the combination of the grilled fish, rice, and sambel for a well-rounded meal.

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