Jollof Rice Recipe
Serves: 4–6 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45–60 mins
INGREDIENTS
3 cups long-grain parboiled rice
5–6 tomatoes + 1 red pepper + 1 onion (blended)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/3 cup neutral oil
2 cups chicken or veg stock
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp thyme
2 bay leaves (optional)
1–2 tsp ground pepper, to taste –
1–2 seasoning cubes
Salt, to taste
METHOD
1. Rinse rice: Rinse until water runs mostly clear. Set aside.
2. Build the base: Heat oil, fry tomato paste for 2–3 mins. Add blended mix. Cook until thick and darker, 15–20 mins.
3. Season: Add stock, curry, thyme, bay leaves, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 mins.
4. Cook rice: Stir in rice. Cover tightly and cook on low 25–35 mins, until tender.
5. Finish: Gently fluff. Let it rest 5 mins before serving.
6. Serve with grilled chicken, plantain, or salad.
SHOPPING LIST
• Rice
• Tomatoes
• Red pepper
• Onion
• Tomato paste
• Stock
• Curry
• Thyme
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Seasoning Allergen note: Check stock and seasoning for allergens.
