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Jollof rice recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Liberian Jollof rice!
Ingredients
- 400 g long-grain rice
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 70 g tomato paste
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 3 garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
How to make Jollof rice
- Begin by rinsing 400 g of long-grain rice under cold water and set aside to drain.
- Finely chop 1 onion and measure out 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil for cooking.
- In a large pot over medium heat, pour in the oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1 chopped red bell pepper and 2 minced garlic cloves; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper; cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot along with 500 ml of chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid; cook for 20-25 minutes until the rice absorbs all the liquid.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving and enjoy your Jollof rice.
What is Jollof rice?
Jollof rice is a traditional dish from Liberia. It takes about 60 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 11 ingredients.
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