How to make Acheke / Attieke /cassava couscous ||

cassava

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: white rice

Sweet potato offers a similar texture with added nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein for vegetarians.

chicken

🥗Healthier: grilled turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and can be more affordable.

Wash the tilapia under running water.

Use lime and salt to clean the tilapia thoroughly.

Make incisions on the tilapia as desired.

Season the tilapia with tilapia spice, garlic powder, ginger powder, paprika, and vegetable oil, then massage the spices into the fish.

Set the seasoned tilapia aside.

Blend the cassava and let it ferment for three days to remove excess water.

Strain the fermented cassava using a cloth to remove any remaining water.

Sieve the cassava to ensure a smooth consistency, avoiding any chaff.

Grill the cassava dough until cooked.

Chop the pepper using a food processor, ensuring to remove all seeds.

Peel and fry the plantains off-camera.

Combine the grilled cassava, fried plantains, and vegetables to serve.

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