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Smoky Jollof Rice with Peppered Turkey & Dodo
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Smoky Jollof Rice with Peppered Turkey & Dodo

1 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @jeunpelumi1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • long grain rice (rinsed until water runs clear)Grains500 g
  • plum tomatoes (blended)Produce400 g
  • red bell pepper (deseeded, blended)Produce2 pieces
  • scotch bonnet pepper (blended)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (one blended, one sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • tomato pastePantry100 g
  • vegetable oilPantry120 ml
  • chicken stockPantry500 ml
  • curry powderSpices10 g
  • dried thymeSpices5 g
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • saltSpices8 g
  • turkey wings (washed, cut into pieces)Meat1 kg
  • garlic (minced)Produce4 pieces
  • ginger (grated)Produce20 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices5 g
  • plantain (peeled, sliced)Produce3 pieces
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry300 ml

per serving

Nutrition

772kcal

Carbs
87 g
Proteins
35 g
Fat
32 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Blender
  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • wooden spoon

step by step

Method

  1. Blend the pepper base

    • Blend the plum tomatoes, red bell pepper, scotch bonnet, one onion and ginger into a smooth base.
    • Pour the base into a pot and boil until the water reduces and the mixture thickens.
    Step 1

  2. Fry the tomato paste

    • Heat the vegetable oil in a pot and fry the sliced onion until soft.
    • Add the tomato paste and fry until it darkens and loses its raw taste.
    Step 2

  3. Build the jollof sauce

    • Add the reduced pepper base to the fried paste and stir well.
    • Season with curry powder, dried thyme, bay leaves and salt.
    • Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the rice

    • Stir the rinsed rice into the sauce, cover tightly and cook on low heat.
    • Do not stir too often; let the rice steam until tender and smoky at the bottom.
    Step 4

  5. Marinate and boil the turkey

    • Season the turkey pieces with garlic, ginger, black pepper, curry powder, thyme and salt.
    • Add a little water and boil until the turkey is tender and the stock reduces.
    Step 5

  6. Pepper the turkey

    • Blend a little of the pepper base with scotch bonnet and onion.
    • Fry the pepper mix in oil, then add the boiled turkey and toss until coated and glossy.
    Step 6

  7. Fry the dodo

    • Heat oil in a pan and fry the plantain slices until golden brown on both sides.
    • Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with a little salt.
    Step 7

  8. Plate and serve

    • Serve the smoky jollof rice with the peppered turkey and fried plantain on the side.
    Step 8
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