Father and Son Cook ARROZ DE ATUM Recipe from CABO VERDE (CAPE VERDE) - Cooking with Kids

tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon provides similar nutrition and flavor, while sardines are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro offers a fresh flavor, while green onions are often less costly.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and provides similar texture, while cabbage is economical.

Discuss the dish and its origin in Cabo Verde.

Mention that canned tuna is preferred, ideally from a Portuguese shop.

Talk about using paprika and annatto seeds to color the rice.

Explain the importance of keeping all the rice in the bowl for proper measurement.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

Allergens