Congolese Food: Prawns and Fried Rice

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories, while chicken is often cheaper than prawns.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber, while white rice is typically less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos can be cheaper and similar in flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

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

Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add prawns; cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes.

Push prawns to the side of the skillet; crack an egg into the center and scramble until cooked.

Add cooked rice to the skillet; break up clumps and mix with prawns and egg.

Pour soy sauce over the rice; stir to combine evenly.

Add peas and carrots; cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Stir in green onions; season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Drizzle sesame oil over the top; mix well before serving.

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