HOW TO MAKE PERFECT CORN AND RICE | BAHAMIAN COOKING

corn

🥗Healthier: fresh corn

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Fresh corn enhances flavor while frozen is budget-friendly.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, and water with seasoning cuts costs.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is nutritious, and cabbage is often less expensive.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat until hot.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant.

Add sweet corn, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes; mix well.

Pour in water and bring to a boil.

Add rice, salt, and pepper flakes; stir to combine.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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