Let’s Make The Easiest Jollof Stew Recipe Ever | How To Make Ghana Jollof Stew Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic the flavor profile of bay leaves.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a cost-effective alternative.

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

Add chopped onion and fry until translucent.

Stir in blended pepper and a little bit of onion; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes on low medium heat.

Add seasoning powders including nutmeg, shrimp seasoning powder, black pepper, and salt; stir together and cook for 10 minutes.

Add tomato paste (defrosted) and stir; cover and cook for 10-30 minutes until dark in color.

Add a little water to help the tomato paste cook; cover and cook for 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.

Add rice and stir to combine.

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