Jollof Rice recipe - Nigerian party jollof rice | (Beginner Friendly)

Jollof rice is a winner anytime.This no-fail recipe is all you need if you're looking for that smokey party jollof rice to win everyone over. Here are the ingredients for this party jollof rice - 2 kg (about 10 cups) medium or long grain rice - 4 roma tomatoes - 6 bell peppers(tatashe) - 2 scotch bonnet(hot) peppers - 1 medium onion - 2 thumbs ginger - 5 garlic cloves - 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil(375ml) - half of a medium onion (chopped) - 400 gr tomato paste - 3 teaspoons thyme - 3 teaspoons curry - 3 teaspoons black pepper - 2 teaspoons smoked paprika - 3 bay leaves - salt to taste - 5 cubes chicken seasoning - about 6 to 8 cups chicken stock(depending on the type of rice you're using)