African Food! Pepper Fish Sauce With Roasted Yam, Homemade Nigerian Street Food Recipe 😋

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

yams

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, while regular potatoes are widely available.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends control sodium and enhance flavor.

Wash the yam to remove dirt, then peel and cut into small cubes.

Soak the yam in a bowl of water to prevent browning after peeling.

Rinse the yam thoroughly and drain the water, then transfer to a clean bowl.

Add salt and vegetable oil to the yam, mixing well to coat.

Transfer the yam to a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through until crispy.

Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, crayfish, dried chili, and habanero, then set aside.

Heat palm oil in a pot, then add chopped onions and cook for a minute.

Add thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot, then stir and cook briefly.

Pour in the blended mixture and cover to cook until the water is fully dry.

Prepare the fish by washing it, then add it to the sauce along with any additional protein like cooked beef.

Scoop sauce over the fish and stir to incorporate, adding a little water if necessary.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Add chili flakes for extra heat and optional garnishes like green onions or basil before serving.

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