Authentic Ghanaian 🇬🇭 Beans and Plantain |Yor ke Gari Recipe |Ghana 🇬🇭Street Food Recipe 😋😋😋

gari

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a healthier grain alternative, while cornmeal is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola oil is a budget-friendly substitute.

cooked meat or fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, and canned tuna is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

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

Stir in diced tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped scotch bonnet pepper, salt, and seasoning cubes; mix well.

Incorporate cooked meat or fish into the mixture; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and set aside.

In a separate pot, boil water and add gari, stirring continuously until it thickens, about 5 minutes.

Once thickened, remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Serve gari topped with the vegetable and meat mixture, garnished with shredded cabbage, carrots, and green beans.

Cooking Techniques

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