Jollof rice is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is popular in west Africa , Particular in Ghana and Nigeria.
In this article I am going to give a simple recipe to try
But let’s begin with the ingredients first
_2 cups long grain rice
_1 onion finely chopped
_2 cloves of garlic, minced
_1 red bell pepper , diced
_1 can of diced tomatoes or you could use 4 fresh tomatoes, blended
_2 tablespoons tomato paste
_1 teaspoon thyme “for aromatic flavor”
_1 teaspoon curry powder
_2 bay leaves
_ salt and pepper to taste
So if you want your jollof rice to look more attractive and to add some protein , you could use chicken, beef , or shrimp.
Let’s get practical with these ingredients shall we ,
1. Rinse the rice in cold water and set aside
2. In a large pot , heat some oil and saute the onions, garlic, curry powder, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine
3. Add the blended tomatoes, tomato paste , thyme, curry powder , bay leaves, salt and pepper . Stir to combine .
4. If using protein, add it to the pot and cook it until it’s almost done .
5. Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the tomato mixture .
6. Add enough water to cover the rice , about 1 inch above the rice level
7. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes
8. Once cooked , fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with your favorite sides
Feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste preferences and experiment with different ingredients. Enjoy your jollof rice adventure.
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