I Cooked Famous Party Jollof rice for the first time ever as a Kenyan and this is the results

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: local rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while local rice can be more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, while water with seasoning saves costs.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are milder.

Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Pour in the blended mixture and cook until reduced and thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Stir in chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper; bring to a simmer.

Add the rice, stirring to coat, then add enough water to cover the rice by about an inch.

Cover the pot with a tight lid and reduce heat to low; cook for 20-30 minutes until rice is tender.

Check for doneness and fluff the rice gently with a fork.

In the last 5 minutes, add chopped carrots and green peas on top of the rice without stirring.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

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