How to Make Nigerian Jollof Rice | Authentic Party Jollof Recipe

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.

Sauté yellow onions, red bell peppers, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper in vegetable oil.

Add ginger, curry powder, salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika to the sautéed vegetables.

Incorporate tomato paste and fire roasted tomatoes, cooking until the raw flavor is gone.

Mix in water to create the base sauce for the Jollof rice.

Sauté red onions with spices and basmati rice, toasting the rice lightly.

Add just enough water to wet the rice without saturating it, then mix well.

Add bay leaves and cover tightly before baking in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

Let the rice sit covered for 15 minutes undisturbed after baking.

Fluff the rice gently with a fork to achieve the desired texture.

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