Special Fata Eritrean Food (ፋታ)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Wash rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, green pepper, and spices, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the beef and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender, about 45 minutes.

Add soaked rice to the pot, stirring gently to combine with the beef mixture.

Add more water if necessary to cover the rice, then season with salt and pepper.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with cooked peas and carrots.

Cooking Techniques

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