The Diary Game: 22nd August, 2026. Happy Sunday Family! how I prepared my Sunday rice and stew.

Hello family! How are you all doing? It’s @macinova welcoming you to my Sunday diary. Sundays in my home are for good food, good rest, and quality time. Today I prepared white rice with carrots and a rich, flavorful stew, a classic Nigerian Sunday meal that brings the family together.

Morning by 9:00 AM, I started by listing everything I needed. For the rice: long grain rice, fresh carrots, onions, bay leaves, butter, and seasoning. For the stew: fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, ginger, garlic, and assorted meats. I washed the rice twice and set it aside. I also peeled and diced carrots into small cubes. Prepping early makes cooking smoother and more enjoyable.

*Step 1: I blended tomatoes, peppers, and onions until smooth. Boiled the mixture to reduce the water and remove the raw taste. In a clean pot, I fried chopped onions in oil until golden. Then I added ginger and garlic for aroma. Poured in the boiled pepper mix and allowed it to fry properly until the oil started floating. Seasoned with salt, curry, thyme, and bouillon cubes. Finally, I added boiled assorted meat and let the stew simmer. The result was thick, rich, and full of flavor.

Step 2: For the first pot, I made plain white rice. I boiled water with bay leaves, a little salt, and butter. Added the washed rice and cooked on low heat until soft. For the second pot, I made carrot rice. I added water and the rice. The carrots gave the rice a beautiful color and a slightly sweet taste. Cooking two versions gives everyone an option to choose. I served the rice hot with the stew on top. The aroma filled the dining area. We ate together and talked about the week. Food like this reminds me why Sundays are special.

MACINOVA CARES 💐 LOVE YOU ALL 🤝.