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  1. Recipe tips. Method. Put the passata, tomato purée, chillies, onions, peppers, garlic, rosemary, thyme, ground coriander and paprika in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Heat the...

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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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  2. Tip the rice in a sieve, rinse under cold water, drain and set aside. Put the peppers, onion, garlic, ginger and chilli, if using, in a food processor and blitz until chopped. STEP 2. Heat the oil in an ovenproof casserole over a medium heat and fry the tomato purée for 2-3 mins, stirring often.

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  3. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside to drain. Blend the fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, scotch bonnet pepper, half the onion,ginger and garlic cloves until smooth. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat.

  4. Stir this into the rice, cover with foil, put the lid on and turn the heat down to low. Simmer for 25–30 minutes, stirring every so often, until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and leave the rice to stand, covered, for 15–20 minutes before serving.

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  5. Preheat the oven to 220°C, fan 200°C, gas 7. Add the peppers to a lined baking tray, cut-side down, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil. Roast for 35 minutes or until starting to blacken. Meanwhile, put the onions, garlic and ginger in a blender with 1 tablespoon of water.

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  7. Apr 18, 2020 · Turn the instant pot or electric pressure cooker into saute mode. Add in the sliced onions and cook until translucent and beginning to turn golden. Turn off the sauté mode and add in the rice, bay leaf, curry powder and thyme and stir well. Stir in the prepared bell pepper puree.