Shamama MOTHER makes TAJIK PASTA with the vegetables SHE planted.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Whole wheat noodles add fiber; rice is often less costly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier; canola is often cheaper.

Boil water in a large pot and cook the noodles until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the noodles and set aside.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add sliced beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes, soy sauce, cumin, and black pepper, stirring well.

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Mix the cooked noodles into the skillet with the beef and vegetables.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a splash of vinegar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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