🇸🇷 Moksi Alesi recept|Surinamese smoked bean rice recipe|

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while chicken is more accessible.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides similar flavor with fewer costs.

Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Combine the rinsed rice with boiling water in a large bowl and let it soak.

Add the coconut milk to the rice mixture.

Layer the smoked bacon, cod, and dried shrimps on top of the rice mixture.

Sprinkle chopped onion, garlic, and tomato evenly over the fish and meat.

Add the hot pepper and celery for flavor.

Dissolve the bouillon cubes in the mixture.

Cover the bowl tightly with foil or a lid.

Place the bowl in a steamer over boiling water.

Steam for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender and fish is cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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