riz gras au soumbala viande légumes. fat rice with soumbala from Burkina faso.

soumbala

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor similar to soumbala.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based protein option, while pork is often less expensive.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean turkey is lower in fat, and ground beef is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is generally cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced bell peppers and carrots; cook for another 5 minutes until softened.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 5 minutes.

Add soumbala, mixing well with the vegetables.

Incorporate diced chicken and beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, coriander, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in water and bring the mixture to a boil.

Add rice, stirring gently to combine with the meat and vegetables.

Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in green beans before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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