How to Cook Nigerian Party Jollof Rice for 25 People | Perfect Recipe for Celebrations

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Prepare the peppered chicken by seasoning the chicken with thyme, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, salt, seasoning cubes, and onions, then fry in oil until cooked.

For the Jollof rice, rinse the rice and set aside.

In a large pot, heat the oil used for frying the chicken.

Add the ginger, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, curry, and onions to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in the pepper mix and tomato paste, cooking until well combined.

Add the rinsed rice and meat stock, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cover, cooking until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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