Jollof rice with corned beef| Africa| Sierra Leone

corned beef

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken breast is leaner and lower in sodium.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: local rice varieties

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier with better fats.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less pungency.

Blend the peppers and onions together.

Pour 1 cup of oil into a pot.

Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté until translucent.

After about 1 minute, add the blended peppers to the pot.

Let the mixture cook for about 5 minutes.

Add carrots to the pot and let them cook for another 10 minutes.

Wash the rice thoroughly and set aside.

Pour the meat stock into the pot with the cooked vegetables.

Add the rice to the pot and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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