How to Cook Perfect Party Jollof Rice | Authentic Nigerian Recipe Step-by-Step

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while parboiled is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Coconut oil adds unique flavor and health benefits.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while beans are budget-friendly.

smoked fish

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken offers a leaner option, while canned tuna is economical.

Heat a pot and add vegetable oil.

Add onions and fry until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and fresh tomatoes, and fry until well cooked.

Add beef and fry to infuse flavor into the oil.

Add water to the pot, ensuring it's enough to cook the rice without making it too soft or too strong.

Add meat stock and seasoning cubes, mixing well.

Add the long-grain rice without parboiling it.

Cover the pot and allow to boil.

Once the water is almost dried, add carrots and remaining pepper, then cover again to allow the heat to cook the vegetables.

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