Today the CC Culinary Expedition is in the Cabo Verde & I will be preparing: 'Jag' Jagacida.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Almond milk reduces calories while adding a nutty flavor.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still being versatile.

Welcome to the casual chef's kitchen.

Introduce the dish as a Portuguese rice dish called 'Jag' from Cabo Verde.

Mention the ingredients: linguisa, rice, yellow onion, butter, oil, sugar, limema beans, chicken stock, tomato paste, white cooking wine, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, white pepper, kosher salt, and bay leaf.

Slice half of a yellow onion.

Caramelize the onions with a little bit of butter and some oil, adding sugar to help the process.

Add limema beans to the dish.

Pour in chicken stock and a splash or two of white cooking wine.

Stir in tomato paste, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and white pepper.

Season with kosher salt and add a bay leaf.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens