KOUTI 🇬🇳 | Cassava Fritters | Cassava Cake | African Street Food

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken thighs are less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder and inexpensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade vegetable broth is healthier, while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes and drain.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Add the soaked rice and stir gently to incorporate.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cooked carrots and peas before serving.

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