what's for dinner- Indonesian Food| chicken - salted fish recipe|frozen vegetables

salted fish

🥗Healthier: fresh fish

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Fresh fish is lower in sodium and may be more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Tofu offers a plant-based alternative that's often less expensive.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos can be less expensive.

Soak salted fish in water for 30 minutes to reduce saltiness.

Drain and pat dry the salted fish with paper towels.

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

Fry the salted fish until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove the fish and set aside on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

In the same skillet, add garlic, shallots, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chili peppers, lemongrass, and turmeric; cook for another 2 minutes.

Add lime juice, soy sauce, and sugar; mix well and simmer for 5 minutes.

Return the fried salted fish to the skillet; gently combine.

Add vegetables and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

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