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A black plate of Jollof rice garnished with chopped scallions, served with caramelized onions and fried plantains, placed on a dark napkin next to a fork.

Jollof Rice

A flavorful West African dish, Jollof rice is a one-pot recipe with perfectly cooked rice soaked in a rich tomato-pepper sauce. Ideal for Sunday dinners or family gatherings, it's a comforting dish full of vibrant flavors.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian, West African
Keyword: Baked Jollof rice, Easy Jollof rice recipe, Jollof rice and chicken, Jollof rice and Egusi soup, Jollof rice ingredients, Jollof rice near me, Jollof rice Nigerian, Jollof rice recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Rice Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 7 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: Moderate

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-Bottomed Pot (Prevents burning)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)
  • 1 Reliable Blender (To blend the tomato-pepper mix)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring the rice)
  • 1 Tight-Fitting Lid (To trap steam while cooking the rice)

Ingredients

  • 3-4cups Rice Long-Grain Parboiled Rice - Rinse until water runs clear
  • 6-7 Roma Tomatoes Roma Tomatoes - Blended with peppers and onions
  • 2 Red Bell Peppers Red Bell Peppers - Blended with tomatoes and onions
  • 1-2 Scotch Bonnet Peppers Scotch Bonnet Peppers - For heat or habanero for substitution
  • 1 Yellow Onion Yellow Onion - Chopped and sautéed
  • 1inch Fresh Ginger Fresh Ginger - Minced
  • 4-5cloves Garlic Garlic Cloves - Minced
  • 2tsp Curry Powder Curry Powder
  • 2tsp Dried Thyme Dried Thyme
  • 3 Bay Leaves Bay Leaves
  • 2-3 Seasoning Cubes Seasoning Cubes - To taste
  • 1tsp Smoked Paprika Smoked Paprika
  • ½tsp Ground Nutmeg Ground Nutmeg
  • 1-2cups Chicken/Beef Stock Chicken/Beef Stock - Warm for cooking
  • 2-3tbsp Palm Oil Palm Oil - Adds richness and flavor
  • 2tbsp Tomato Paste Tomato Paste - For a deep flavor base

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
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  • Blend tomatoes, peppers, and onions until smooth.
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  • Season your meat and set it aside for later.
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  • Measure and prepare all the spices for cooking.
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  • Heat the palm oil in a heavy-bottomed pot.
    A black plate of Jollof rice garnished with chopped scallions, served with caramelized onions and fried plantains, placed on a dark napkin next to a fork.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 250kcal (13%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 5g (10%) | Fat: 6g (9%) | Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 450mg (13%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 20mg (24%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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