How To Make Nasi (Fried Rice)

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cooked barley

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while barley is often more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein, while beans are budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner, and canned tuna is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear.

Cook the rice as normal.

Chop the onions, garlic, and celery leaves.

Season the chicken breast with bouillon cubes.

Cook the chicken breast in a little bit of oil until fully cooked and golden brown on both sides.

Cut the chicken breast into strips and set aside.

Heat oil over medium to slightly high heat and add the onions; cook until golden brown for about eight minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for about a minute or two before adding the grated ginger; cook for another two minutes.

Add regular soy sauce, sweet soy sauce, and powdered spices; add water to create a sauce-like consistency.

Add a bouillon cube and mix.

Add the chicken and mix, adding more water a teaspoon at a time to maintain saucy consistency.

Add the rice and mix with the sauce.

Add green peas and parsley; mix through the rice.

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