HOW TO MAKE SOMALI FRIED RICE AND CHICKEN.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is a lower-sodium option.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green beans

Edamame provides more protein, while green beans are often less costly.

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced chicken, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced carrots and bell peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.

Add the drained rice to the pot, stirring to combine with the vegetables and chicken.

Pour in enough water to cover the rice by about an inch and add bay leaves and spices.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in peas and soy sauce before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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