Badjou Kaaba - Beef and corn

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is a cost-effective alternative.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers flavor without the heat, while black pepper is a common spice.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Dried thyme can mimic the herbal notes of bay leaves.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until soft, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate fish, cooking until it begins to flake, about 5 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Add soaked rice, stirring gently to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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