Guyanese Black eyed and Channa cook up rice #vegetarian #ital

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

mixed vegetables

🥗Healthier: fresh vegetables

💰Cheaper: frozen vegetables

Fresh vegetables enhance flavor and nutrition.

Soak Chana (chickpeas) overnight and boil until tender.

Soak Black Eyed Peas overnight and boil until tender.

Grate and squeeze fresh coconut milk with water.

Chop carrots, bok choy, onions, and green onions.

Add half of the chopped onions to a pot and cook for about a minute.

Wash rice thoroughly before adding it to the pot with onions.

Add green onions to the pot and fry the rice with onions for flavor.

Add thyme, removing some stems, and mix well.

Add salt and black pepper to taste and mix again.

Add chopped carrots to the pot and mix.

Add Black Eyed Peas to the pot and mix well with other ingredients.

Add cocoa seasoning (Cheese brand) and Chinese fried spice, then mix again.

Add Chana (chickpeas) with some of the cooking liquid and mix everything together.

Add bok choy, separating the white part from the green leafy part, and mix.

Strain coconut milk to remove any pieces and add it to the pot, mixing well.

Adjust liquid as needed for desired consistency (dry or wet).

Add a little Chinese sauce for color and cover the pot.

Cook on medium to low heat, stirring occasionally.

Add remaining seasoning and mix.

Add hot pepper on top without mixing it in, cover, and let it cook again.

Plate the cooked dish, adding a portion of vegetables and rice, and serve with lettuce and cucumber.

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