Oodkac Somali (Beef Cubes) | Somali Breakfast

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Zucchini adds nutrients while frozen veggies are often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes offer more vitamins and fiber.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes; cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Season with cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt; stir well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add drained rice to the pot; stir gently to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

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

Cooking Techniques

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