How to Make Peri Peri Jollof Rice & Fish

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

peri peri sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Homemade sauce allows for control over heat and ingredients.

fish

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that's budget-friendly.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be made easily.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the blended mixture and cook until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, and salt; bring to a boil.

Add the rinsed rice and reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked.

While rice cooks, marinate fish in lemon juice and peri peri sauce for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the marinated fish for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through and flaky.

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and remove bay leaves.

Serve the peri peri fish on a bed of jollof rice, garnished with chopped green onions and coriander.

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