05/10/2026
🍚 Jollof Rice
The Iconic West African Classic
Bold • Flavorful • Unforgettable
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups long-grain parboiled rice
- 4 large tomatoes, blended
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 cups chicken stock or water
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, to taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 Knorr/seasoning cube
- 1 fresh chili, optional
👩🍳 Method
1. Prepare the rice: Rinse the rice and parboil for about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Make the sauce: Add blended tomatoes, tomato paste, and red bell pepper. Cook until the sauce thickens.
4. Season: Add garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder, seasoning cube, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well.
5. Add stock: Pour in the chicken stock or water and bring to a boil.
6. Add rice: Stir in the parboiled rice. Reduce the heat to low and cover with foil, then the lid.
7. Cook: Cook for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve hot with grilled chicken, salad, or fried plantain.
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