Second Spin, Country 91: Kuwait [International Food]

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while long-grain rice is more economical.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken provides a lean protein alternative, and canned tuna is cost-effective.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats, while sunflower oil is usually cheaper.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are more affordable.

Mash together garlic, grated ginger, and coriander into a paste and set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Add garlic and spice mixture, black pepper, first pound of shrimp, and tomato slices; cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

Drain and rinse the rice.

Once the shrimp are ready, add water and salt, bring to a boil, then add rice and stir to mix.

Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed, then remove from heat and set aside.

For the topping, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

Mash together garlic, coriander, and black pepper into a paste.

Sauté onions until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

Add cardamom, black pepper, curry powder, turmeric, chopped cilantro, garlic and spice mixture, and ground cloves; stir together.

Add second pound of shrimp and sauté until cooked through, about 10 minutes.

To plate, scoop rice and shrimp onto a large platter and spoon topping on top.

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