RECETTE DU NIGER, RIZ AU GRAS POULET (SOUROUNDOU) / NIGER JOLLOF RICE WITH CHICKEN RECIPE

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while parboiled rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Tofu provides a protein alternative, while mixed vegetables can reduce costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are more affordable.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Blend tomatoes and bell peppers into a smooth puree; add to the pot.

Season with thyme, bay leaves, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add chicken pieces to the pot; cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Stir in rice and scotch bonnet pepper; reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 20-30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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