Home cooked Creole food Seychellois

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner and pork can be less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine can be a cost-effective option.

creole seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: basic spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and basic spices are usually cheaper.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

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

Add diced tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in the creole seasoning and bay leaves; stir well to combine.

Add the protein of choice (seafood, chicken, or sausage) and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer.

Add rice and stir to combine; cover and reduce heat to low.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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