Jollof Rice Recipe (using white rice)

Below are the best recipe for cooking Jollof Rice using White Rice:
INGREDIENTS
2 cups LEGroup Best Rice rice (white long grained or medium variety)
1⁄4 cup groundnut oil or 1⁄4 cup olive oil
1⁄2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme, if using fresh 2 tbsp would be perfect
1⁄4 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1 sliced onion
1 diced celery
1 green pepper, diced (remove the seeds & white stuff)
2 -3 garlic cloves (as per taste)
1 cup chicken breast, diced not cooked preferably, omit if vegan
1⁄2 inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon ground paprika (smoked for flavorful results)
2 tablespoons cayenne, add more if you want it hotter
3 tablespoons tomato paste, I love using hunts
2 large tomatoes, chopped finely (or 1 small can pureed tomatoes)
1 carrot, cubed
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
1⁄2 cup portebello mushroom (optional)
peas (You can use frozen mixed veggies)
salt
1⁄4 cup cilantro (to garnish) or 1⁄4 cup parsley (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
Enjoy!

White Rice