THIS IS THE EASIEST JOLLOF RICE RECIPE EVER | HOW TO MAKE GHANA JOLLOF RICE LIKE A PRO

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and healthier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Blend onions, bell peppers, ginger, garlic, and herbs into a smooth pepper mix.

Heat sunflower cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the blended pepper mix to the hot oil and stir, cooking for about 15 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the pepper sauce, then cook for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Add Tasty Tom tomato paste to the pepper mix and stir until well incorporated.

Cook the tomato paste for about 5 minutes, then cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

Add shrimp seasoning powder, jalop stew seasoning powder, and extra bay leaves.

Incorporate mackerel and tomato sauce into the stew, then add salt to taste.

Stir well and cover to let the stew cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.

Set some of the stew aside for later use.

Add washed rice to the stew and stir to combine.

Add dark soy sauce and water to the rice mixture, adjusting the amount based on the rice type.

Stir everything together and taste for salt, adjusting if necessary.

Cover and cook on low medium heat for about 5 minutes, then check the rice.

Cover with a napkin or parchment paper to retain heat and cook faster.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is ready.

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