Guyanese Cook-up Rice Recipe. Backyard Cooking for the new crew. updates on the new construction.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more accessible and save prep time.

meat (chicken, beef, or pork)

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetable protein

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Burn sugar in a pot to caramelize for color.

Add pre-boiled pigeon peas to the pot.

Add washed rice to the pot.

Stir in fresh herbs including garlic, onion, broad leaf thyme, fine leaf thyme, and shallot.

Season pork ribs with fresh herbs and hot pepper before cooking.

Cook the pork ribs in the pot until they are browned.

Add coconut milk and water to the pot.

Season with salt to taste.

Add okra, baji, and moringa leaves to the pot.

Cover and let everything cook until done.

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