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chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are more economical than whole chicken.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar texture, while peanuts are often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then sear in the pot for 8 minutes on each side without moving them.

Remove the chicken and set aside.

Chop onion into small pieces and add to the pot with the remaining oil.

Add a teaspoon of garlic and sauté until fragrant.

Add a cube of 'maggi' seasoning and cook the onion mixture for a few minutes.

Stir in a tablespoon of yellow pepper paste and a tablespoon of aji panca paste, cooking for 8 minutes.

Blend the corn with 1 cup of water until smooth.

Add the blended corn mixture to the pot and stir.

Add 2 cups of water to the pot immediately after the corn mixture.

Stir frequently to prevent sticking and adjust water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

After about 15 minutes of simmering, add a handful of chopped cilantro and stir.

Lower the heat and let it simmer until ready to serve.

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