How To Make Smoky Spiced Jollof Rice & Coconut-Fried Plantain
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 1 can (14 oz) of crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 4 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
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In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the crushed tomatoes, minced scotch bonnet pepper, smoked paprika, ground cumin, dried thyme, curry powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat it in the spice mixture. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and tender.
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While the rice is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a separate frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the sliced plantains in batches until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and serve hot, garnished with the coconut-fried plantains.
Nutrition
- Calories : 467kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 778mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 92g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 29g
- Protein : 5g
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