Cooking with The Couchsurfer, ep 14: Three different Yemeni dishes, الفول, عقدة الدجاج, الشكشوكة

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey provides leaner meat, while thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are usually less expensive.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Parsley offers a fresh flavor, while cilantro is often more affordable.

Prepare chicken by placing it in boiling water.

Add a little bit of cardamom and salt to the boiling chicken.

Put the chicken in the oven.

Add chopped onion to oil and sauté.

Cut up sweet pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary