'Chura Gherte' with Quinoa, Groundnut and Rice Porridge, high protein Gambian breakfast meal 🇬🇲

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often more affordable.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

Drain the soaked rice and set aside.

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

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

Stir in diced tomatoes, green bell peppers, and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the drained rice to the pot and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Season with cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and coriander; add bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

In a separate pan, fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve topped with the fried fish.

Cooking Techniques

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