My Nigerian Jollof rice + fried plantains + fried Mackerel fish

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.

Rinse the rice and set aside.

Prepare the blended pepper mix by blending tomatoes, peppers, and onions.

In a pot, heat cooking oil and sauté onions until translucent.

Add the blended pepper mix and cook until the oil separates.

Stir in the tomatoes paste, seasoning cubes, chicken stock powder, curry powder, thyme, ginger powder, and garlic powder. Cook for a few minutes.

Add the rinsed rice and enough water to cover. Stir well and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.

While the rice is cooking, peel and slice the plantains.

In another pan, heat oil for frying and fry the plantain slices until golden brown.

Fry the whole Mackerel fish in the same oil until cooked through and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

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