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Aug 16, 2016 · Spiced and stewed in a flavorful tomato broth, it is everything from "everyday" to celebration. The classic version is cooked with long-grain rice (Uncle Ben's/Carolina's) and seasoned with Nigerian-style curry powder and dried thyme. Served with fried, ripe plantains which we call dodo and coleslaw, it is everything.
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Fry for a further 1-2 mins, then stir in the rice to coat. Pour in the stock, stir, cover and bake for 45 mins until the rice is tender. Enjoy a version of the West African staple, jollof rice. It's a great partner to chicken, fish or salad and you can use a ready-made sauce if you prefer.
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Jollof rice is a beloved dish in many countries across West Africa and each one has its own unique version. It originates from the Wolof people of the Senegambian region(today's Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania). It then spread to other countries in West Africa. Traditionally cooked over an open fire throughout the African continent, jollof rice can ...
The ingredients we used in this jollof rice recipe are based on Nigerian jollof rice. We will also give suggestions for other ingredients that can be added to make your jollof rice even more flavourful.
The equipment you will need to cook jollof rice is a food processor to blend the tomato and pepper into a thick spicy sauce. You'll also need a large lidded saucepan for frying the onion and cooking the rice. A wooden spoonis ideal for stirring everything together.
Start by blending together the roughly chopped fresh tomatoes, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet and red onion in a blender until a smooth pepper and tomato sauce /puree. In a lidded large pan, fry the finely chopped red onion over medium heat until softened. Stir in the tomato paste and garlic (if using) and cook for 3 minutes. Add the blended sauce ...
Bring to a boil, then turn down to low heat and cook for 20 minutes without removing the lid. Turn off the heat after 20 minutes, DO NOT REMOVE THE LID; you need the steam for it to continue cooking the rice for another 20 minutes. After the full cooking time, remove the lid and use a fork to fluff up the jollof rice. There will be a layer of rice ...
Enjoy a flavorful dish of jollof rice with the perfect complement: tender cooked vegetables or sweet fried plantains. Boiled eggs are another favourite. Also great served alongside meat such as grilled chicken kebabs, suya beef skewers, or chicken, fish, beef and tomato stew. Another idea is to serve it with a side salad of sliced tomatoes, cabbage...
Be sure to refrigerate any leftovers within an hour of cooling. Put them in an airtight container, and they can stay fresh for up to three days!
If you enjoy jollof rice, you may also like to try some more rice recipes such as basmati rice or our coconut rice. This jollof rice recipe should have you enjoying delicious West African flavours in no time at all. With the right ingredients and equipment, this is an easy meal to make for your friends and family.
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Oct 13, 2020 · This recipe will guide even the novice of novices to embark on this delicious journey. One of the many Jollof rice variations that I promise you will enjoy. If you want a little cheat sheet, you can check out how I make Nigerian Jollof rice using pasta sauce. How to make Classic Nigerian Jollof Rice: What you’ll need: Tomatoes; Red bell ...
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Mumma Zuu’s Jollof Rice. by Big Zuu from Big Zuu’s Big Eats. Serves 4-6. Total 2hr. Prep 20min. Cook 1hr 40min. Featuring juicy chunks of lamb surrounded by fragrant, spiced rice, this recipe from Big Zuu for Mumma Zuu's Jollof Rice is rich and filling. From the book.
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Mar 11, 2021 · This authentic Nigerian jollof rice recipe, with smoky, spicy, and savory flavors will settle your mind if there's any dispute. And if you enjoy this recipe, you'll love my easy jollof spaghetti, too!
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Jun 7, 2023 · 1:20 pm. No Comments. Jump To Recipe. If you never had Jollof rice before I would highly recommend trying it! Nigerian rice is made with basmati rice, tomato stew, beef stock, onions, garlic, and ginger. It has a smoky spicy deliciousness that is so satisfying and delightful.
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