Liberian coconut fried rice//COOKING WITH MY NEICE

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while beans are budget-friendly.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame provides protein and is often available frozen.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is cost-effective.

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

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

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

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

Mix in cooked rice, breaking up clumps with a spatula.

Pour in coconut milk and soy sauce; stir to combine.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; add bay leaves.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Fold in green peas and chopped scallions; cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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