Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe | Smokey, Flavourful & Party-Perfect

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice has more nutrients, while white rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika offers flavor without the cost of smoked.

Slice the tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions.

Place the sliced vegetables in a pot to cook down without adding water.

After 15 to 18 minutes, blend the cooked vegetables until smooth.

In a large pot, heat vegetable oil and saute sliced onions until fragrant.

Add tomato paste and fry until it separates in the oil.

Stir in the blended pepper mix and let it cook down until the oil separates.

Season with curry, thyme, paprika, bay leaves, onion powder, nutmeg, stock cubes, and salt.

Add chicken broth and a little water, depending on the rice type.

Add washed basmati rice and stir to coat the rice in the sauce.

Reduce heat, cover with foil, and let it steam for about 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, fluff the rice and add sliced onions, tomatoes, and butter if desired.

Cover and let it cook for a few more minutes before serving.

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