Ugandan fried rice//Better than Jollof, Ready in 15mins.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while mixed vegetables reduce costs.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce is healthier, while tamari is often less expensive.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a healthy egg substitute, while aquafaba is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to a large skillet.

Add chopped onions and sauté them nicely.

Add garlic and ginger paste for aroma.

Add bay leaves and diced carrots to the skillet.

Season with 1.5 teaspoons of salt, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon.

Wash 1.5 cups of basmati rice and add it to the skillet, mixing it with the sautéed ingredients.

Add 3 cups of water to the skillet.

Add an REO Cube to enhance the flavor.

Cover the skillet and cook for about 7 to 10 minutes until the rice is ready.

Serve the rice and garnish with avocado.

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