Jollof rice is a classic Nigerian rice dish flavored with tomatoes, peppers and seasoning. I am a rice lover, I can eat rice 3 times a day and still want more. Let’s say I’m a rice fiend. Jollof rice is mostly served at almost all Nigerian parties. It can be served side by side with fried rice, you can enjoy it alongside coleslaw and fried plantain. It is very easy to make and simply a delicious meal.
INGREDIENTS
– 3-4 cups of long grain parboiled rice
– Blended paste of tomatoes, red bell pepper and scotch bonnets
– Vegetable oil
– Chicken or turkey
– 3 tbsp of tomato puree
– Onions (chopped)
– 1/2 tbsp thyme
– 1/2 tbsp curry
– 1/2 cup of chicken or turkey stock
– Seasoning cubes ( preferably Knorr chicken cubes)
Boil the chicken or turkey with seasoning, salt and onions, once it’s done you can fry in vegetable oil or grill in an oven.
INSTRUCTIONS
– Preheat oil in a pan
– Add the chopped onions
– Add tomato purée and fry for a minute
– Pour in the blended paste of pepper and fry for 3-4 minutes
– Add thyme, salt curry and seasoning , let it cook for a few minutes
– Pour in the parboiled rice into the stew and stir together
– Then, Add the meat stock and water( enough to cook the rice)
– Cover the pot and leave to cook on medium heat
The rice should be done by the time the water is dry. Taste and if not add more water and reduce the heat. Keep cooking till it’s done.
Serve with coleslaw, moimoi, salad , fried plantains or peppered fish.
ENJOY
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