The BEST Sierra Leonean Breakfast || Lafidi

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein while being more accessible.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more economical.

crayfish

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: dried shrimp

Dried shrimp is often less expensive and adds umami.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Sauté chopped onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped green pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.

Stir in fish, chicken, and crayfish, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.

Add drained rice to the pot and mix well with the other ingredients.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Season with salt, seasoning cubes, and bay leaves, then stir gently.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low.

Steam the rice for about 20-25 minutes, or until tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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