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Jollof rice recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Nigeria's beloved Jollof rice!
Ingredients
- 300 g long-grain rice
- 400 g tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
How to make Jollof rice
- Measure 400 g of tomatoes, 1 onion, and 1 red bell pepper for blending.
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper together until smooth.
- Chop the remaining onion for sautéing.
- In a pot, heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Fry the blended mixture for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add 1 teaspoon of thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; mix well.
- Measure 300 g of long-grain rice and add to the pot, stirring gently.
- Pour in 500 ml of chicken stock and cover the pot, reducing the heat to low.
- Cook the rice for 30-40 minutes or until it's tender and has absorbed the liquid; check periodically.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains.
- Serve hot in dishes.
What is Jollof rice?
Jollof rice is a traditional dish from Nigeria, cooked in a pan, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken stock, tomatoes and long-grain rice. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Jollof rice take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 3 dishes built on chicken stock. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 30 minutes.
Any tips for making Jollof rice?
Frying the tomato mixture well enhances the depth of flavor in Jollof rice.
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