Cooking Up Love: Ghanaian-Zimbabwean Couple's Authentic Jollof Rice & Jar Jollof Stew!

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and healthier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Add 2 jars of Tutti fridge stew to the pot.

Measure equal amounts of water to the stew jars and add to the pot.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of salt to the pot.

Wash the jasmine rice by rinsing it under cold water 3-4 times until the water runs clear.

Add the rinsed jasmine rice to the pot with the stew and water.

Stir to ensure all the rice is covered in the liquid.

Turn the heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes.

Check the rice after 20 minutes and stir to ensure even cooking.

Cover the pot with aluminum foil to trap heat and steam for another 20 minutes.

Fluff the rice and let it sit for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

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