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chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

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

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while the substitute is more accessible.

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

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in diced chicken; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Add chopped carrots and green bell pepper; cook for another 3-4 minutes

Mix in soy sauce, black pepper, and ginger; stir to combine

Add rice to the pot; stir until rice is coated with oil and seasonings

Pour in water and coconut milk; add bay leaves and salt

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low

Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed

Remove from heat; let sit, covered, for 5 minutes

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in peas, corn, and chopped scallions

Serve warm, garnished with additional scallions if desired

Cooking Techniques

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