Fried Rice/ HOW TO PREPARE GHANA FRIED RICE/ fried rice and chicken

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is lower in calories and offers a plant-based protein option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats while canola oil is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.

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

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add diced carrots and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, breaking up clumps, until heated through.

Add soy sauce, thyme, and bay leaves; mix well.

In a separate pan, scramble eggs until just set and fold into the rice mixture.

Add peas and cooked chicken; stir until combined and heated through.

Season with black pepper to taste and garnish with chopped scallions.

Serve hot, optionally with additional soy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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