COOK MY CROWD PLEASING SMOKY PARTY JOLLOF RICE WITH ME ❤️#nanaabaskitchen

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Regular paprika offers color without smoke.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and vegetarian-friendly.

Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour in the blended mixture and cook until reduced and thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Add thyme, curry powder, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Add rice, ensuring it's submerged in the liquid.

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-30 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and mix in diced carrots and green peas.

Serve warm, garnished with additional vegetables if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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