Beef Pelau

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, and pork can be more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned peas

Canned peas are less expensive and readily available.

Marinate beef with soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped onions, garlic, and thyme; cook until onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced carrots and scotch bonnet pepper; sauté for another 2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer.

Add rice, peas, bay leaves, and salt; stir to combine.

Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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