HOW TO COOK PERFECT PARTY JOLLOF RICE // NIGERIAN PARTY JOLLOF RICE

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil has healthier fats.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

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

Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.

Pour the blended mixture into the pot and cook until reduced, about 10-15 minutes.

Add thyme, bay leaves, curry powder, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Stir in the rice and coat it with the tomato mixture.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, season the fish with salt and pepper.

In a separate pan, fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and stir in green peas and diced carrots.

Serve the Jollof rice topped with the fried fish and garnish with scallions.

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