Tumbukiza - Delicious Kenyan Comfort Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a common substitute that is often more accessible.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Add diced potatoes, carrots, and any other vegetables; stir to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Season with spices and salt; reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender.

Stir occasionally and add water if necessary to prevent sticking.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

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