Auntie Phyllis Stir Fry Veg Rice (Bajan Edition)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while canola is often less expensive.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition, while frozen are cost-effective.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper provides a similar flavor with a different profile, paprika is cheaper.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper and carrot; cook until slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add mixed vegetables and green peas; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet; add cooked rice to the empty side.

Pour soy sauce over the rice; mix thoroughly with the vegetables.

Add ginger, black pepper, and chili flakes; stir well to combine.

Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing rice to crisp slightly.

Remove from heat; drizzle with lime juice and garnish with scallions and cilantro.

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