Sri Owen Indonesian Food

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining a creamy texture.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a more affordable protein alternative.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free while salt is a basic alternative.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: cashews

Sunflower seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, lime juice, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside.

In the same skillet, add shallots, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add tofu and tempeh, cooking until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk, lemongrass, and galangal; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add chili peppers and season with salt to taste.

Return chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together.

Garnish with green onions and crushed peanuts before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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