How to Cook Perfect Jollof Rice Every Time | Nigerian Party Jollof Rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Cut the Roma tomatoes into small pieces.

Put the tomatoes into the blender first to release water.

Cut away the seeds from the sand peppers to reduce spice.

Blend the mixture with a bit of water until smooth.

Set aside the blended mixture after cooking down to a thick consistency.

Add clean chicken drumsticks to a pot with chopped onions.

Season the chicken with Mrs Dash, adobo seasoning, chicken nor seasoning, ground ginger, and garlic powder.

Add 1 cup of water to the chicken and cook for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, add another cup of water and cook until chicken is tender (about 45 minutes).

Remove the chicken and save the broth.

Fry the cooked chicken in vegetable oil for extra texture (optional).

In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil and add tomato paste, frying it until the sour taste is gone.

Add the blended mixture to the pot and stir frequently to prevent burning.

After 12-15 minutes, add 1 cup of concentrated chicken broth, curry powder, and dried thyme.

Add 3 Maggie beef cubes and 1 teaspoon of salt, adjusting to taste.

Add 3-4 bay leaves and mix everything together.

Wash the long grain parboiled rice until the water runs clear to remove starch.

Drain the washed rice and add it to the pot with the stew, ensuring it's covered.

If not covered, add up to 1/2 cup of water.

Cover the pot with parchment paper and a lid, cooking on low for 20 minutes.

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