How to Cook Jollof Rice. Nigerian Party Jollof Rice.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice adds more fiber and nutrients.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegans.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil provides a unique flavor and is considered healthier.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: none

Dried thyme can impart a similar aromatic quality.

Add washed tomatoes, African bell peppers, ginger, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, and onion into the pot.

Add a tablespoon of dried thyme and drizzle vegetable oil on top.

Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes and peppers are soft.

Transfer the mixture into a heat-resistant blender and blend until almost smooth, using the liquid from the pot to adjust consistency.

Season beef with curry powder, thyme, chopped onion, salt, and blended pepper.

Cook the beef without adding water to allow flavors to develop, then add water to cook the beef until tender.

Separate the cooked beef from the rich broth.

Fry the beef in vegetable oil until golden brown and set aside.

Add more vegetable oil to the pot and heat before adding sliced onion and frying for a few minutes.

Add dried thyme and tomato paste, frying until the tangy taste is gone.

Add the blended pepper mixture and stir to combine.

Add seasoning, including salt and seasoning cubes, and allow to fry until oil floats on top.

Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear and add to the pot.

Stir in the meat broth and combine everything.

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