How to cook Nigerian Jollof Rice | Very Easy and Delicious | Jollof Rice on a BUDGET

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice increases fiber content while white rice is more economical.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth offers more flavor without added preservatives.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños add heat while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

Place a pot on the fire and turn on the vegetable oil, allowing it to heat for about 1 minute.

Add onions and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add tomato paste and stir, allowing it to fry for about 2 minutes for color.

Add thyme, mixed spices (GMA mix spices), dry pepper, curry spice, salt, and maggi cubes, stirring well.

Allow to fry for about 4 minutes until the oil starts to bubble.

Add frozen meat stock and water, then add bay leaves, stirring properly.

Cover the pot and allow to boil for about 5 minutes before introducing the rice.

Transfer to a bigger pot if necessary, then cover and allow to cook for about 30 to 40 minutes depending on the texture of the rice.

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