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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fresh fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu is a protein-rich alternative, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar tang, while vinegar is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Dry off excess water from tilapia fillet to ensure it's crispy.

Season the fish with black pepper and a bit of salt.

Coat the fish with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.

Heat cooking oil in a pan until hot.

Add the coated fish to the pan, frying for 1-2 minutes on one side before flipping.

Fry the other side for another minute until crispy and golden.

Transfer the fried fish to a plate.

In the same oil, add chopped white onions and cook until soft.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in paprika, turmeric, garlic powder, cumin, and one seasoning cube, cooking for 30 seconds.

Add diced tomatoes to the pan and cook until soft.

Carefully add the fried fish back into the pan, stirring gently to avoid breaking it apart.

Add chopped red and yellow peppers and squeeze in lime juice, tossing to combine.

Add a dash of water to help soften the peppers.

Meanwhile, boil water in a small pan and blanch broccoli florets for a few minutes.

In another pan, heat cooking oil and add garlic, then leftover rice, breaking it up to warm through and adding cumin seeds for flavor.

Once everything is cooked, serve the fish stew with the stir-fried rice.

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