How to prepare the authentic Ghana party jollof rice recipe

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while parboiled rice is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil offers a unique flavor, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with fewer calories, and bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and richer in flavor, while seasoning water is cost-effective.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add pepper, ginger, garlic, and onions to the pot and stir.

Add rosemary and stir again.

Add tomato paste to the pot and fry well until it separates and looks chunky.

Add thawed tomato sauce from the freezer and stir until melted.

Scoop some oil from the stew and add bay leaves.

Add curry powder and stir to combine.

Add rice to the pot and stir to coat in the stew.

Pour in stock of your choice (chicken, beef, or fish) and stir well.

Fry the rice in the stew for some time without adding any salt or seasoning.

Add more liquid if necessary and stir to prevent burning.

Stir the rice every 3-5 minutes to ensure it does not burn.

After cooking for some time, check the rice and ensure it is not burnt.

Once cooked, the rice should look good and be ready to serve.

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