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NIGERIAN JOLLOF RICE

5 Secrets to Perfect Nigerian Jollof Rice Every Time

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Nigerian Jollof Rice is a flavorful one-pot dish made with rice, tomatoes, and a blend of spices. It’s a staple at parties and family gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups long grain parboiled rice
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 tomatoes, blended
  • 1 red bell pepper, blended
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers, blended
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp white pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté onions until golden.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and tomato paste. Stir for 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the blended tomatoes, bell pepper, and scotch bonnet peppers. Cook until the mixture thickens.
  4. Add thyme, curry powder, white pepper, bay leaf, and salt. Stir well.
  5. Pour in the rice and stock. Stir, cover, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use parboiled rice for best results.
  • Adjust the spice level by reducing scotch bonnet peppers.
  • Let the rice rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Nigerian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg