How We Do It Local: Rice and Cabbage Stew With the Boys

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cube

Water with bouillon is a cost-effective way to add flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell pepper offers sweetness without spice.

carrot

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Frozen vegetables are often more affordable and convenient.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate chopped cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, about 3-5 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and stir to combine with the vegetable mixture.

Add salmon or mackerel and cook until heated through.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

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