Jollof Rice

Jollof

🌍Nigeria📊medium🌶️medium

Iconic West African one-pot rice dish cooked in a flavorful tomato and pepper sauce.

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Prep Time
20 min
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Cook Time
45 min
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Servings
6
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Rating
0.0

🛒Ingredients

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    3 cups Long grain rice(Rinsed)
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    4 large Tomatoes(Blended)
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    2 Red bell peppers(Blended)
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    2 large Onions(Diced)
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    3 tbsp Tomato paste
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    1/2 cup Vegetable oil
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    4 cups Chicken or beef stock
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    1 tbsp Curry powder
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    1 tsp Thyme(Dried)
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    2 Bay leaves

👨‍🍳Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large pot and fry the diced onions until translucent

  2. 2

    Add tomato paste and fry for 3-5 minutes until the oil separates

  3. 3

    Pour in the blended tomato and pepper mixture, cook for 15 minutes

  4. 4

    Add curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves. Season with salt

  5. 5

    Add the stock and bring to a boil

  6. 6

    Stir in the rice, reduce heat, cover and cook for 30-35 minutes

  7. 7

    Check occasionally and add water if needed. Rice should be tender and fluffy