How to make easy Yebesse Fionfion, Shito, Piment noir, fried pepper sauce

jasmine rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds more fiber and nutrients.

shito sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade pepper sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Homemade options can be healthier and tailored to taste.

Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped tomatoes; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in shito sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes to taste.

If using, add cooked fish or meat to the sauce, stirring to combine.

Serve the jasmine rice topped with shito sauce and garnish with lime juice, coriander, and green onion.

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