Liberian jollof rice recipe !West Africa food.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu or beans offer plant-based protein.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat without the cost.

Start by frying the sausages until slightly browned.

Remove the sausages and add the meat to the pan.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper puree to the meat and let it boil for a few minutes.

Taste the mixture and add 1 tablespoon of tomato cream and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Add the rice to the mixture along with a cinnamon stick.

Bring the rice to a boil, then reduce heat to medium to cook evenly.

After a few minutes, add the sausages back into the rice mixture.

Add vegetables of choice towards the end of cooking to avoid overcooking them.

Cover and let it cook until the rice is tender and the mixture is well combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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