Planty Jollof Rice, Plantain Jollof Rice | Flo Chinyere

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chickpeas are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while canned tomatoes are easier to find and often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini can add similar texture, while carrots are more budget-friendly.

Slice the plantains and wash them.

Peel and slice the plantains.

Add salt to the plantains and toss to distribute.

Use a frying pan to dry fry the plantains, rubbing some oil on them.

Fry the sliced plantains until they have dark marks and a nice aroma.

Bone and break the smoked mackerel into medium pieces.

In the meat stock, add tomatoes, black pepper, and salt.

Once it boils, add the pre-cooked rice, stir, and add the fish and plantains.

Add more tomatoes on top, cover, and start cooking on low heat.

Once the water level dries up, the dish is done; stir gently to avoid crushing the fish and plantains.

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