Easy No Tamatoe Paste Peppered Jollof Rice | Budget Friendly Jollof Rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil offers a distinct flavor and health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with lower calories, while banana peppers are milder and less expensive.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, while seasoning water is a cost-effective alternative.

Sauté a lot of onions in vegetable oil until fragrant.

Add blended fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers to the pot and fry until water is evaporated.

Season the mixture with crayfish and curry powder, stirring to combine.

Add seasoning cubes and cover to cook.

Once cooked to preference, add chicken stock and stir.

Add salt to taste and a little water to help cook the rice.

Add already boiled and washed rice to the pot and stir.

Cover and let it cook, checking for softness after 15 minutes.

Stir the rice to incorporate the sauce and seasonings, then add grilled chicken and boiled eggs.

Cover and let it steam on low heat until everything is warmed through.

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