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Mar 15, 2019 · Making Vegan Jollof Rice is actually easier than you think. With a swap of a few ingredients here and there. Your Standard Jollof recipe couldn’t be more vegan/Vegetarian. The only ingredients in a regular Jollof Rice recipe that isn’t vegan are the meats, meat stock and chicken bouillon.
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Nov 4, 2023 · Nigerian jollof rice is a beloved West African dish that promises an irresistible blend of spicy, smoky, and savory notes. Flavored with tomatoes, peppers and spices and made hot with Scotch bonnet chilies, this rice dish is naturally vegan and just perfect for any gathering.
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Feb 18, 2013 · Ingredients. (serves 4) - 2 cups basmati rice. - 1 large red bell pepper. - 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers (depending on how hot you want it!) - 2 medium sized tomatoes. - 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional) - 2 cloves garlic. - Fresh ginger (about the size of your thumb) - 1 small onion. - 2 vegetable stock cubes. - 1 tsp curry powder. - 1 tsp dried thyme.
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In a food processor, add the chopped tomatoes, 1 red pepper, onion, garlic, and scotch bonnet chilli. The scotch bonnet is quite spicy, so, if you think you can't handle it, then remove the seeds before adding it to the blender. Then, blitz all into a smooth paste.
Now, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and pour in the tomato purée. Add the curry powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, and grated ginger root. Give all a good stir and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Next, rinse and drain the parboiled rice a few times or until the water runs clear. Then, add it to the sauce along with bay leaves. Cover with enough water to completely submerge the rice. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer the Jollof for 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally. If the broth reduces too quickly and rice sticks to the b...
Now, drain and rinse the canned black-eyed peas and stir them into the rice. Then, tip in the remaining 1 red pepper, diced into cubes, and the okra, thinly sliced. Cook all for a further 10 minutes or until the vegetables and rice are soft, and the sauce has reduced. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with extra thyme before...
Instead of okra, you can use zucchini or eggplants.Feel free to swap black-eyed peas with other legumes like red kidney beans, yellow split peas, or lentils.Keep any leftover Jollof rice in an airtight container in the fridge and store for up to 3 days or freeze for 4 weeks.- Mains
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Feb 3, 2024 · Get the full recipe for Ebenezer "Veganezer" Odeniyi's Vegan Nigerian Jollof Rice – a true Nigerian classic made fully plant-based.
Feb 25, 2024 · This Vegan Jollof Rice recipe is easy, made in one pot, and the perfect combination of flavor to excite your tastebuds. Prep Time 10 minutes mins Cook Time 45 minutes mins
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The rice is cooked in a flavorful tomato and pepper purée; his version is vegan, and laced with chile heat. —The New York TImes. Featured in: Nigerian Food, Crash-and-Burn Style. Learn: How to...
