📖 Instructions

1. First things first, let's get that rice cooking! Rinse 1 cup of long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and prevents stickiness. Then, cook according to package directions, whether that's in a pot on the stove or in a rice cooker—whichever you prefer! Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
2. Next, finely chop one medium onion and two cloves of garlic. Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil (or your favorite cooking oil) in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes—you want that nice, soft texture, not browned.
3. Add the garlic to the pot and cook for about 30 seconds more, until fragrant. The garlic should release its flavor and smell fantastic. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Burnt garlic is a tragedy, let's avoid that!
4. Now, for the star of the show: the Jollof spice! Add 1 tablespoon of your favorite Jollof rice seasoning blend to the pot and stir it into the onions and garlic. You'll want to cook it for just about a minute so those beautiful spices bloom and release their full flavor. This step is CRUCIAL for that amazing Jollof taste!
5. Next, pour in 1 and 1/2 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version). Stir well to combine all the yummy flavors. Bring the broth to a simmer, let it gently bubble.
6. Stir in your cooked rice into the simmering broth, making sure every grain is coated with that flavorful liquid. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. This will give the rice a chance to absorb all the amazing flavor.
7. While the Jollof rice is simmering, you can prepare your favorite toppings! Some ideas include a fried egg, some crumbled feta cheese, a dollop of plain yogurt or some chopped fresh cilantro. Get creative!
8. Once the Jollof rice is cooked, you're ready to assemble your breakfast bowl! Spoon the rice into a bowl and top with your chosen garnishes. I love adding a fried egg for extra protein—the runny yolk is delicious mixed with the Jollof rice! But seriously, get creative with this!
9. Take a photo of your beautiful creation and share it on social media using #JollofRiceBreakfastBowl – I'd love to see it! Enjoy this tasty and surprisingly satisfying breakfast. It’s delicious, I promise!