GUISANTES RICE (Green Peas Pilaf)

It’s a so simple but very tasty pilaf. I always use fresh green peas. You may use canned green peas as a substitute.

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup cooking oil

5 cloves garlic, crushed

2 cups green peas

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon chicken powder

1 tablespoon vinegar

5 cups water

3 cups rice

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Saute’ garlic in hot oil until light brown.

2.  Add green peas.

3.  Season with salt, black pepper, chicken powder, & vinegar.

4.  Stir in water. Bring to boil.

5.  Add rice. Cover & cook in medium heat.

6.  When smokes come out, fluff the pilaf with a fork.

7.  Serve hot.

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KITCHEREE (Rice with Lentils)

This dish is considered as a healing and superfood. It’s rich in protein and easy to prepare. I make it once a week. You may use other lentils like split mung beans. Serve it with fresh green salad and chutney if desired.

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INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup cooking oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 medium onions, chopped

1 tablespoon salt

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 chicken cube

7 cups water

1 tablespoon vinegar

1 cup yellow lentils, washed

3 cups rice, washed

 

DIRECTIONS:

1. Saute’ onions & cumin seeds in hot oil until golden brown.
2. Season with salt, turmeric, chili powder, & chicken cube.
3. Add water and bring to boil.
4. Pour vinegar.
5. Stir in lentils & rice.
6. Cover & simmer in low heat for 30 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Homemade Chickpeas Tofu

This is a substitute to tofu. It’s made of gram or chickpea flour, salt, chili powder and water. There are so many recipes with tofu ingredient.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup chickpea flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon chili powder

2 cups water

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add all the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Slowly add water.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pour the mixture in a pan.
5. Simmer and mix continuously until thickened.
6. Spread the cooked mixture in a greased tray.
7. Cool.
8. Slice into squares.

 

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