Perfect Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe, Easy Step For Beginners

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.

Blend 2 large onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and habanero into a paste, adding a little tomato sauce to help with blending.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add a lot of chopped onions; fry for 3 minutes.

Add spices listed on the screen and fry alongside the onion for 3 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and fry for 5-6 minutes.

Add the blended pepper mix and stir-fry for 10 minutes, then cover the pot and cook until the water is completely dry.

Add coconut milk, meat stock, black pepper, salt, and thyme to the pot.

Add washed long-grain rice, stir to combine, and ensure the sauce is not too thick or too light.

Cover with aluminum foil and a lid, then cook for 10 minutes.

Stir the rice after 10 minutes; do not wait for the sauce to dry completely before stirring.

Cover again and allow to cook until everything is perfect, ensuring a smoky flavor develops from the pot.

Finish by adding butter to the rice and combine for extra flavor and shine.

Garnish with carrot sausages and spring onion before serving.

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