How To Make African Jollof Rice
An incredibly flavorful and spicy one-pot rice dish with origins in West Africa.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 2 cups of canned tomatoes
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water and set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the onions, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
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Add the smoked paprika, cumin, thyme, and stir for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour the canned tomatoes and broth, then stir to combine the ingredients.
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Add the rice and stir gently until it’s coated with the sauce.
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Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
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Season with salt and pepper (if needed), and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories : 401kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 710mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 7g
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