How to make Nigerian Native Rice (Palm Oil Rice)

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and healthy fats.

chicken or beef

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: mixed vegetables

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños offer heat with easier availability.

Season goat meat with onion, beef bullion cubes, and salt, then add a little water and cover to steam on low heat for 15 minutes.

Add more water and cook for an additional 20 minutes until the skin is soft.

Remove the meat and check the meat stock for bones, filtering if necessary.

Wash rice several times until the water runs clear, then add to the pot with additional water and salt, cooking for 20-25 minutes.

Blend bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, and onion into a rough mix and set aside.

Prepare dried catfish by soaking in boiling water for 20-30 minutes, then debone and soak again if necessary.

Heat palm oil and add chopped onions and crefish powder, frying for 2-3 minutes until soft.

Add part of the pepper mix and season with salt and beef seasoning cubes, frying until it darkens in color (5-10 minutes).

Add dried fish and prawns, stir-frying for 1-2 minutes, then cover and cook for 5 minutes.

Add cooked rice to the mixture and stir until combined, then stir-fry for 5 minutes for a fried rice feel.

Add any leftover vegetables and mix well before serving with peppered goat meat.

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