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Nigerian Jollof Rice

2 hServes 10Nutri-Score C€€
from @dumpedling1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

10 people
  • long grain rice (washed until the water runs clear)Grains800 g
  • red bell pepper (halved)Produce3 pieces
  • scotch bonnet pepper (halved)Produce3 pieces
  • tomato (quartered)Produce5 pieces
  • garlic (bulb, peeled)Produce1 piece
  • onion (quartered, for the sauce)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cooking oilPantry125 ml
  • tomato pureePantry200 ml
  • ginger powderSpices15 g
  • curry powderSpices15 g
  • dried thymeSpices15 g
  • white pepperSpices15 g
  • chicken bouillon powderPantry15 g
  • bay leafSpices5 pieces
  • tomato (sliced, for garnishing)Produce1 piece
  • onion (sliced, for garnishing)Produce1 piece
  • chicken stockPantry500 ml
  • butterDairy30 g

per serving

Nutrition

451kcal

Carbs
70 g
Proteins
9 g
Fat
15 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Stockpot
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the vegetable sauce

    • Blend the red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, tomatoes, garlic and quartered onions into a thick sauce, working in batches if needed.
    Step 1

  2. Sauté the onions and tomato puree

    • In a pot over medium-high heat, sauté the sliced onion in the oil until translucent.
    • Add the tomato puree and cook until it darkens and slightly separates.
    Step 2

  3. Fry the blended sauce

    • Add the blended vegetable sauce and fry on medium-high heat, stirring every 3-5 minutes and adding oil if needed to prevent burning.
    Step 3

  4. Add the spices

    • Stir in the ginger powder, curry powder, dried thyme, white pepper, chicken bouillon and bay leaves.
    Step 4

  5. Add the rice and simmer

    • Add the thoroughly washed rice and stir.
    • Pour in the chicken stock, cover and simmer on medium heat; if using a regular pot, seal with foil under the lid to trap heat.
    Step 5

  6. Finish with garnish and butter

    • Mix in the sliced tomato, sliced onion and butter, cover and cook.
    Step 6

  7. Rest and serve

    • Remove from the heat and let stand uncovered.
    • Serve on its own or paired with chicken stew.
    Step 7
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