How to make soft meals for elderly in a rice cooker (Chicken and Rice with Vegetables)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, and vegetable broth is often less expensive.

Peel the carrots and cut them up nice and small.

Clean the rice by soaking it in water, swishing it around, and draining it. Repeat until the water runs clear.

Add the cleaned rice to the rice cooker.

Place the boneless chicken on top of the rice.

Add the chopped carrots, Frozen edamame, chopped garlic, grated ginger, and a little bit of fish sauce.

Pour in some chicken broth, preferably low sodium or salt-free if watching sodium levels.

Set the rice cooker to the rice setting and press start.

After 60 minutes, the meal will be ready.

Take the chicken out and shred it or chop it into tiny pieces, depending on what works for your elderly family member.

Add extra low sodium broth to the meal for easier chewing and added flavor.

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