Smoky Jollof Rice Recipe (+VIDEO)
Indulge in the rich flavors of Jollof Rice, a mouthwatering African delicacy. This vibrant and delicious dish is perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8
Calories: 479kcal
Ingredients
for the pepper sauce
- 5 tomatoes
- 2 sweet peppers
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion (small-sized )
- 2 scotch bonnets
for the jollof rice
- 4 cups long grain rice
- 1 tbsp mixed herbs
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 cups assorted meat liquid stock
- 3 tbsp tomato puree
- ⅓ cup sunflower oil
- 1 onion (small-sized)
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 3 bay leaves
- sea salt
Instructions
Make the sauce.
- Blend the tomatoes, sweet peppers, bell pepper, scotch bonnet, and onion until smooth.
- Set it aside.
Cook the sauce.
- Heat sunflower oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Saute the onion, mixed herbs, curry powder, turmeric, and stock cubes.
- Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the blended pepper sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add bay leaves and assorted meat liquid.
- Allow to cook for 15 minutes, depending on the quantity of the sauce.
- Season with salt if needed.
Prepare the rice.
- Rinse the grains with water and drain twice or until the water is clear.
Cook the rice.
- Add the grains to the pot and coat it with the sauce.
- Reduce heat to low heat and cover the pot with aluminum foil or parchment paper to seal the steam.
- Cook it for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Stir the Jollof Rice to ensure that it is not burnt badly.
- Add hot water if needed and steam for five more minutes.
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Notes
- Use other herbs and spices of your choice for seasoning.
- Make homemade tomato puree for a healthier ingredient.
- For child-friendly Jollof rice, cook it with vegetables and with less seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 8) | Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1338IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg