BEST NIGERIAN JOLLOF RICE | Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice increases fiber content while white rice is more economical.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth offers more flavor without added preservatives.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

In a pot, add onions, paprika, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet, then steam until water is almost evaporated.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

Add thyme to the pot and mix well.

Add tin tomatoes to the pot and allow to fry properly, stirring to prevent burning.

Add blended tomatoes to the pot once the tin tomatoes are fried.

Strain chicken stock to remove solids and add the liquid to the pot.

Allow the sauce to simmer until oil floats on top, stirring occasionally.

Add nutmeg, curry powder, all-purpose seasoning, and no cube to the pot.

Add salt and stir well.

Throw in bay leaves and cover to simmer.

Add boiled water to the pot, ensuring it is just above the rice level.

Add washed rice to the pot and stir well.

Cover the pot with foil to trap steam and cook the rice without adding more water.

Add butter to the pot for flavor.

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