HOW TO MAKE BAJAN JUG JUG

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans provide protein at a lower cost.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

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

Stir in diced chicken and ham; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add thyme, bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; mix well.

Incorporate green peas and chopped carrots; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rice to the pot and stir to combine with the meat and vegetables.

Pour in water and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Remove bay leaves and thyme stems before serving.

Garnish with chopped pimento peppers and scotch bonnet pepper.

Drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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