Somali Rice made simple

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice offers more nutrients, while white rice is often more affordable.

chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken thighs are typically less expensive than breasts.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried cranberries provide a similar sweetness with less sugar.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can add moisture while carrots are often less expensive.

Wash the rice a couple of times until the water is clear.

Heat a pan and add a little bit of oil.

Add chopped onion, fresh coriander, and minced garlic; cook for a few seconds.

Add vegetable seasoning, cumin powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and paprika; mix well.

Add black pepper last minute and cook everything for about five minutes.

Add the rice and mix well with the seasoning and onions.

Add hot water according to the rice and water ratio in the description.

Keep the heat high and cover the rice; cook for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, mix the rice again to ensure everything is well combined.

Cover the rice with aluminum foil and reduce the heat to the lowest; cook for at least 20 minutes.

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