Easiest & Tasty Cameroonian Jollof Rice | African Food | Well and Tasty

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the flavor of bay leaves at a lower cost.

Roughly chop a red bell pepper and tomatoes.

Blend the chopped red bell pepper and tomatoes together.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet.

Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until soft and translucent.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for a bit to enhance color.

Add the blended tomato and pepper mix to the skillet.

Add green seasoning to the mixture.

If desired, blend scotch bonnet with the tomatoes for spiciness.

Stir everything well and cover to let the tomatoes cook down, stirring often and adding water as needed to prevent burning.

Once the tomatoes lose their tartness, add rice and chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Turn the heat down to low and simmer until the liquid has completely evaporated and the rice is cooked.

Steam vegetables separately to retain their vibrant color instead of cooking them in the tomato stew.

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