Nigerian Party Jollof Rice

Recipe Information

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Number of Servings: 10

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

• 4 cups parboiled long-grain rice
• 6 large tomatoes
• 4 red bell peppers
• 2 medium onions (1 sliced, 1 blended)
• 2–3 scotch bonnet peppers
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 teaspoons thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups meat stock
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: Olive oil, Ginger, Garlic , Turmeric

Instructions

1. Cook pepper mixture(tomatoes, red bell pepers, scotch bonnet,onion) in olive oil before blending into a smooth paste
2. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, (ginger and garlic) and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the tomato-paste and fry for about 10-15 minutes until oil seperates.
4. Stir in the pepper mixture, curry powder, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the parboiled rice to the pot and stir well to coat with the sauce.
6. Pour in the meat stock and add water if necesssary and bring to a boil.
7. Season to desired, taking into consideration of the stock seasoning
8. Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and let it simmer for about 30-40 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
9. For the signature smoky taste, let the bottom slightly burn (don’t stir for the last few minutes).
10. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a spoon and let it sit covered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.

Tips

Serving Suggestions

Serve the Jollof Rice with grilled chicken, or peppered beef, and fried plantains,or pair it with a side of moi moi (steamed bean pudding) or coleslaw for a complete Nigerian feast. Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced onions for added flavor and presentation.

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