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Jollof ( / dʒəˈlɒf / ), or jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilies, onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and/or meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.
Sep 26, 2022 · But the third component of today’s Ghanaian jollof rice recipe, particular to many Ghanaians, is meat mixed into the rice. Goat, beef, or lamb (ram meat) are common additions. (I love jollof rice with goat meat or beef.) Jollof rice can also be made with chicken or fish.
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May 17, 2024 · But what exactly is jollof rice made of? Let’s embark on a culinary journey to discover the essential ingredients and secrets behind this beloved dish. In This Article. The Foundation: Rice. The Soul: Tomatoes and Peppers. The Aromatic Symphony: Spices and Herbs. The Secret Ingredient: Meat or Fish. The Finishing Touches: Vegetables and Garnish.
Ingredients. 400g basmati rice. 3 red peppers, halved and deseeded. 1 white onion, halved. 2 garlic cloves. 1 tbsp grated ginger, or ginger purée. 1 Scotch bonnet chilli, deseeded if you prefer less heat (optional) 5 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil. 100g tomato purée. 2 bay leaves. 1 tbsp dried thyme. 2tsp curry powder (we used hot madras)
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Ingredients. 400ml/14fl oz passata. 3 tbsp tomato purée. 2 fresh red Scotch bonnet chillies, seeds removed. 2 onions, chopped. 2 red peppers, seeds removed and roughly chopped. 8 garlic cloves,...
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Dec 11, 2022 · It is composed of fluffy, red-orange rice that is cooked with a combination of vegetables that may include peas, peppers, carrots, cabbage or eggplant, and often accompanied with meat such as lamb, goat, chicken, beef. Jollof rice is also served with salad or fried plantain called dodo in the Yoruba language.
Jun 30, 2018 · Basically, it is spiced rice dish with a tomato base, cooked in a stew, usually with vegetable or chicken stock. Also, it is cooked with chopped vegetables and pieces of meat, such as beef, chicken, goat or lamb. It is common to eat this dish for dinner or during celebrations such as birthdays or weddings.
