Authentic Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe – The Debate Ends Here!

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.

Boil chicken and beef for about 20-25 minutes to create flavorful chicken stock.

Set the boiled chicken and beef aside after cooking.

Fry the chicken and beef in 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

Add sliced onions to the oil and let them sizzle until golden brown.

Mix in Hunts tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.

Add the blended pepper mix and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add 3-4 bay leaves to the sauce for flavor.

Pour in the chicken stock and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Add 4 nor chicken cubes, 0.5 tablespoon curry, 0.5 tablespoon thyme, and 0.5 tablespoon New Orleans Cajun spice to the sauce.

Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove starch.

Add 4 cups of rice to the pot, matching the amount of blended pepper mix used.

Add just enough water to layer over the rice, avoiding excess water.

Cover the pot with aluminum foil and then a lid to trap heat.

Cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes to steam the rice.

Check the rice after 25 minutes; if not fully cooked, add a tiny bit of water and cover again to continue cooking.

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