Hands peeling native potatoes into a bowl

October 2, 2026 · 30 min

Rice, fried eggs and sliced potatoes

Uses rice, eggs, potatoes and onions. The plain dinner the children ask for most.

Edelmira stirring a pot at her small stove

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