You don’t need to worry about precise measurements, cooking times, or ingredient preparation. The recipes give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little differently, chances are your dish will still be delicious!
1 lb. shrimp
2 onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic
10 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon thyme
1 lb. brown rice
4 cups bouillon (more if needed—include shrimp cooking water)
1 cup frozen green peas
cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink, 2–3 minutes. Drain the cooking liquid and reserve. Set the shrimp aside to cool. Add bouillon granules and additional water to the shrimp cooking liquid to make 4 cups….