Chicken Huntu (chicken balls)

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: fresh herbs

Dried thyme adds flavor without the cost of bay leaves.

Blend garlic, ginger, turmeric, scotch bonnet, and spring onions in a food processor until smooth.

Add chicken nor cubes to the mixture and blend for better combination.

Transfer the blended mixture to a bowl and mix in cornmeal to hold it together.

Form the mixture into medium-sized balls.

Place the balls into a large pot and add pre-boiled hot water for steaming.

Cover the pot and steam for a maximum of 10 minutes until cooked.

Drain excess water using a colander and serve with cayenne pepper, sliced red onions, and lime.

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