Hawa Makes Digaag Qumbe (Somali Stew) | From the Test Kitchen | Bon Appétit

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable than breasts.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often more accessible.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat, while jalapeño provides a spicy kick.

Cut the jalapenos, removing the membranes to adjust the heat level.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sweat them out for about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Peel ginger using a spoon to minimize waste, then chop it.

Add chopped ginger, cumin, and turmeric to the pot; fold together and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the pureed bell peppers and jalapenos to the pot and mix well.

Add about a tablespoon of tomato puree and yogurt to the mixture; stir together.

Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, checking and stirring occasionally.

After 10 minutes, add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Let it cook for about 15-18 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Add the chicken breast pieces to the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Roughly chop about a cup of cilantro and add it to the pot before serving.

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