Arvejada Chapaca

green peas

🥗Healthier: fresh peas

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Fresh peas enhance flavor while frozen are budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a leaner alternative, while pork is often less expensive.

Heat oil in a pan.

Fry the diced potatoes until golden.

Cook rice separately as a side.

Cook green peas in another pot.

Once the potatoes are fried, in a separate pan, heat a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion for 5 minutes.

Add the green peas, cheese, and fried potatoes to the sautéed onion and mix well.

Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric for color and aroma.

Taste and adjust salt as needed.

After a few minutes, the dish is ready to serve with rice and a fried egg.

Cooking Techniques

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