S2Ep36-Black Bean Dace Fried Rice with Zucchini 豆豉鯉魚青瓜炒飯

dace fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned tuna is more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned black-eyed peas

Kidney beans are similar in texture and flavor, while black-eyed peas are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Cut the canned dace fish into small bite-sized pieces using kitchen shears.

Cut the baby zucchini in half and then slice into 1/4 inch slices.

Mince the yellow onion, garlic, and ginger together, and also mince the cilantro.

Heat a wok over medium heat and fry the dace fish for a couple of minutes until crispy.

Add vegetable oil to the wok and heat to medium-high.

Sauté the minced onion, ginger, and garlic for about 30 seconds until the onions soften.

Add the zucchini and sauté for about a minute, being careful not to overcook it.

Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps and letting it fry for about 30 seconds.

Add the fried dace fish and black beans, mixing everything together and letting it cook for about a minute.

Turn off the heat and add chopped green onion and cilantro, allowing the residual heat to soften them.

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