HOW TO COOK GHANA JOLLOF RICE FOR A GET TOGETHER LIKE A PRO | COOKING JOLLOF RICE FOR 30 PEOPLE |

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.

Blend onions, ginger, and garlic until smooth.

Heat cooking oil in a very big pot.

Add star anise, bay leaves, and curry powder to the oil and fry for about 1 minute.

Add chopped onions and fry until they release their flavors.

Blend and add pepper and beetroot, cover and cook until ready.

Add tomato paste and mix, then cover and cook on low medium heat for 30-45 minutes.

Add salt, shrimp powder, nutmeg, and Jollof seasoning powder, mix well, and cover to cook for 10-15 minutes.

Scoop some stew aside for later use and prepare to cook rice in batches.

Add coconut milk and chicken stock to the stew, mix well, then add washed rice.

Taste for salt and adjust if necessary, then cover and cook on low medium heat for 5-10 minutes.

Check and mix the rice, cover again and cook for another 5-10 minutes, ensuring to use aluminum foil to retain heat.

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