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Mar 26, 2019 · 4 servings. 4 (1 rating) Bring the flavors of Ghana to your kitchen with this vegetarian (and vegan!) version of Jollof Rice. This classic spicy, steamed tomato rice makes for a hearty, flavorful, easy dinner or side dish. This version is inspired by my travels to West Africa. Jump to Recipe.
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Oct 29, 2020 · For anyone who hasn’t tried it yet, it’s a rice dish cooked in a mixture of tomato, red pepper, habanero, and onion and usually seasoned with thyme, curry, white pepper, and bay leaves (although there are different variations across West Africa). I love it for its robust, spicy, slightly smoky taste that keeps me going back for more.
Oct 6, 2023 · Whether you're Nigerian, Ghanaian or from other parts of West Africa, you probably love jollof rice. Try this one pot, African rice with a delicious tomato and pepper stew base. Click on this recipe for step by step instructions and 3 tips to make the perfect jollof rice!
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Sep 26, 2022 · For the rice. Rinse your rice and start some water boiling (for soaking the rice in step 7). (The rice is washed to remove excess starchiness, which can make the final dish gloopy or sticky.) To make the stew base, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Fry the onions until golden brown.
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Aug 25, 2022 · Brown onion can be substituted with red onion or a couple of shallots. Replace scotch bonnet with a red chilli if you like milder flavours. Plum tomatoes can be substituted with tinned chopped tomatoes or passata. Use whatever rice you have, but long-grain (e.g.basmati) works best.
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Aug 16, 2016 · Add the rinsed rice and butter, stir, cover with a double piece of foil/baking or parchment paper and put a lid on the pan—this will seal in the steam and lock in the flavor. Turn down the heat and cook on the lowest possible heat for 30 minutes, stirring half way through. Stir rice—taste and adjust as required.
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Sep 13, 2021 · Start the jollof: in a large, heavy-bottomed pot, such as a casserole dish, over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and saute until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the curry ...
