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meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is widely available.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more convenient and cost-effective.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced meat and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Add grated carrots and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Season with cumin, black pepper, and salt, stirring well.

Add soaked rice to the pot, spreading it evenly over the meat mixture.

Pour in water until it covers the rice by about an inch.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly.

Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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