How to Make the Best Ghana Jollof Rice | Perfect Party Jollof Recipe for 25 People

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and healthier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

Pour the stew base into a big pot.

Add a sachet of curry powder and stir to blend.

Let it simmer for about 7 minutes.

Add 5 cups of rice gradually and mix until well combined.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups more of rice, totaling 6 and 1/2 cups, and mix again.

Toast the rice for about 7 minutes.

Add 2 bowls of stock water and mix.

Add an additional bowl of stock water, totaling 3 bowls.

Add 1 liter of boiling water and mix.

Taste for salt and add more if needed.

Cover the pot with baking paper and check every 10 to 15 minutes.

Poke holes in the rice to help it cook evenly.

After 35 minutes, add 2 bowls of dry stir-fried carrots and mix.

Let it cook for an extra 5 minutes before adding 2 and 1/2 bowls of mixed bell peppers and stir for 2 minutes.

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