Juicy Liberian Dry Rice With Pepper Sauce

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeños provide heat with a milder flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a great plant-based protein, while beans are economical.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

In a pot, combine rice and water; add salt and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped bell pepper and scotch bonnet pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Incorporate diced tomatoes and season with black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add cooked rice to the pepper sauce; mix well to combine.

Fold in diced chicken, carrot, and green peas; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning to taste and remove bay leaves before serving.

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