Why you Shouldn’t Ignore Cape Verdean Jag | Portuguese Rice

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Canola oil is healthier and commonly available.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried basil

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Basil and oregano can provide similar flavor profiles.

Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and wait for it to heat up.

Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pot.

Add the linguista and cook for about 5-8 minutes until charred.

Add the chopped white onion and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; mix well.

Deglaze the pot with a little beer, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.

Add the frozen lima beans and smoked paprika; toast briefly.

Pour in 2.5 cups of chicken stock and stir to combine.

Add the white rice and mix well.

Bring to a boil, then cover and set the Instant Pot to the rice setting.

Cooking Techniques

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