Cook with Me |koriteh/Eid Edition|My Gambian Kitchen

groundnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Sunflower seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer allergens.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy benefits while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is lower in fat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and still adds creaminess.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes to soften.

Rinse the soaked rice under cold water until clear.

Boil water in a large pot and add the rinsed rice.

Cook the rice until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat palm oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in groundnuts and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden.

Add cooked rice to the nut mixture and mix well.

Incorporate vegetables and spices; stir to combine.

Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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