HOW TO MAKE JAKARI | DOMINICAN BREAD JAKARI || FRUGALLYT

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Edamame is high in protein, while mixed vegetables are economical.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in bell peppers, carrots, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add tomato, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves, stirring to combine.

Pour in soaked rice and stir gently to coat with the mixture.

Add water and lime juice, season with salt and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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