Worldly Treats with No Meats - East Timor - Batar Da'an

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more economical.

chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat, and paprika is more affordable.

turmeric

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: saffron

Curry powder offers similar flavor with less cost.

Soak the mung beans in water for at least 10 hours and drain them.

Boil the mung beans for 10 to 15 minutes in a large amount of water.

Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes.

Add water, squash, beans, and corn to the onion and garlic.

Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is reduced to a minimum.

Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.

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