Liberian Jollof Rice Recipe (How to Make Party Jollof Rice)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: beans

Tofu or beans offer plant-based protein.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat without the cost.

Add beef to a pot with seasoning and water, and allow it to cook.

Wash and season shrimp, then set aside to marinate.

Blend fresh tomatoes and habanero peppers, then set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and fry the marinated shrimp until cooked, then set aside.

Add new vegetable oil to the pot and add blended onions, then canned tomatoes, and allow to fry for 5-10 minutes.

Add blended vegetables to the pot and stir well to combine.

Add black pepper, thyme, salt, and chicken seasoning to the pot and stir.

Cover the sauce and allow it to cook for a few minutes.

Wash the rice until the water runs clear, then add it to the sauce in the pot.

Add the extracted beef broth and additional water to the pot until it reaches the level of the rice.

Cover the pot and cook until the water is dry, allowing steam to cook the rice.

Stir the rice and taste for doneness, adding a little water if needed.

Add the cooked shrimp, beef, peas, and carrots to the pot and stir well.

Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until everything is heated through.

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