Chef Jason Peru - Bubblin Carnival Pelau on TTT Morning Show

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: habanero pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño pepper

Habanero offers similar heat, while jalapeño is milder and cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

Brown sugar in oil for about 45 seconds to a minute until caramelized.

Add seasoned chicken cut into small pieces and brown it well.

Mix in the rice and additional browning to color the rice.

Add pigeon peas, minced garlic, ginger, celery, shadow benny, and chives.

Incorporate carrots and pumpkin for sweetness and color.

Add soy sauce and salted butter to the mixture.

Toast the rice in the caramel before adding water to enhance flavor.

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