How to cook Jasha Maroo (The Bhutanese dish)

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while potatoes are budget-friendly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile, while dried herbs are more economical.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic, shallots, and leeks, sauté until softened.

Stir in tomatoes and red chili peppers, cooking until fragrant.

Add grated ginger and chicken thighs, cooking until chicken is browned.

Pour in chicken stock, season with salt and black pepper, and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is fully cooked through.

In a separate pot, melt butter and sauté chopped onion/shallot until translucent.

Add bhutanese red rice, chicken stock, bay leaves, and thyme, cooking until rice is tender.

Serve the chicken mixture over the rice, garnished with coriander.

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