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Jollof rice recipe
Savor the rich flavors of this classic Jollof rice!
Ingredients
- 300 g long-grain rice
- 400 g tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1 red bell pepper
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 3 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 600 ml chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Jollof rice
- Chop 1 onion and 1 red bell pepper, and set aside alongside 2 tomatoes for blending.
- Blend 2 tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 onion until smooth, then pour into a bowl and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens and reduces.
- Add 300 grams of long-grain rice to the pot, stirring to coat the rice evenly.
- Pour in 600 milliliters of chicken broth, then add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of thyme, and 1 bay leaf.
- Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, stirring to combine everything together.
- Bring to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 25-30 minutes until the rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot with your choice of protein or vegetables.
What is Jollof rice?
Jollof rice is a traditional dish from Mali. It takes about 60 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 11 ingredients.
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