NIGERIAN SMOKEY JOLLOF RICE WITH BUTTER SUASH | DIARYOFAKITCHENLOVER

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

butter squash

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: pumpkin

Zucchini is lower in calories and still provides texture.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and suitable for vegetarians.

Cut the butter squash open and steam it with some onions and water.

Blend the steamed butter squash with the pepper mixture.

Mix together the blended mixture, washed rice, and water, ensuring the water is a little above the rice.

Set the timer to 1 hour on the lowest heat to cook the jollof rice.

After 1 hour, check if the rice is soft and smelling smoky.

Add butter to the rice, cover the pot, and increase the heat for 5 minutes.

Do not open the pot for the next 15-20 minutes to ensure the rice is smooth.

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