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Preparation and cooking time. Prep:15 mins. Cook:45 mins. Easy. Serves 6 - 8. 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. Freezable. Healthy. Ingredients. 400g basmati rice. 3 red peppers, halved and deseeded. 1 white onion, halved.
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- My Nigerian Jollof Memories
- My Instant Pot Version
- Essential Ingredients in The Nigerian Jollof
- Tips and Trouble Shooting The Joloff
- How to Enjoy The Nigerian Jollof
This recipe brings back memories of some early years in Africa. My family lived over a period of 12 years, in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Zambia. Food memories come in flashes, from their stay in these countries. I have visited all extensively but lived only in some of them. To ensure consistency, I studied in a residential school in India for a b...
Today, done in the instant pot this dish hit an great home run. The flavors are simple, powerful and just so magical. If you are like me, you will probably want something else on the side but it is traditionally the main deal. Once you make a large batch of it, you will realize why. The rice relies on a few key ingredients to develop this absolutel...
Do use a good quality broth it is essential for the depth of flavor.Not all curry blends are the same, to get the right flavor you do need an island style mixture, such as my Jamaican Curry Blend. Yes, also available on Amazon.I have subbed the scotch bonnet with red spicy cayenne peppers, do use scotch bonnet chilies if you can find them.Blend the tomatoes and peppers like I have done, it will permeate even flavor for your rice. It does not have to be a super smooth puree.Please make sure that with the puree and the rice you have 1 cup of liquidthat is reasonably thin, it will absorb the rice nicely. In my recipe, this is the broth.The instant pot version while hands-off is probably a more advanced take on instant pot cooking, so check out the stove top version as well.To keep the recipe vegan, you can finish with a nice dollop of coconut oil.This dish is traditionally served with a Nigerian style salad, sliced cucumbers and boiled eggs. Some more complex accompaniments can be this Nigerian Lamb Stew and or Coconut Chicken Curry.
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Dec 27, 2022 · Once the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low immediately and continue to cook until the rice is done, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve with Fried Chicken , Spicy Grilled Chicken, Grilled Tilapia Fish , or Gizzards and plantains.
- Lunch/Dinner
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Aug 16, 2016 · Cook time 1 hour 30 minutes. Makes a family-sized pot. Jump to Recipe. Author Notes. Because Jollof Rice is Bae, and much loved South of the Sahara and along the coast of West Africa. Spiced and stewed in a flavorful tomato broth, it is everything from "everyday" to celebration.
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- 30 min
Feb 1, 2023 · Cooking jollof rice is a great way to enjoy the flavours of West African cuisine in your own home. This popular spicy rice dish features long-grain rice cooked in a thick tomato and pepper sauce, perfect for serving with various meats or vegetables.
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- Rice, Side Dish, Vegetarian
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Preparation time. less than 30 mins. Cooking time. 30 mins to 1 hour. Serves 6–8. Ingredients. 400ml/14fl oz passata. 3 tbsp tomato purée. 2 fresh red Scotch bonnet chillies, seeds removed. 2...
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One of the key secrets to achieving perfect Jollof Rice lies in the cooking process. By following our expertly crafted instructions, you'll ensure that each grain of rice is perfectly cooked without becoming mushy.
