Jollof Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blend bell peppers, tomatoes, scotch bonnet and onion until smooth.
  2. 2Transfer the mix to an empty pan and cook until water dries.
  3. 3Add vegetable oil to another pan.
  4. 4Add chopped red onion and fry until fragrant (5-8 minutes).
  5. 5Add tomato paste and fry for about 20 minutes.
  6. 6Add boiled down tomato/pepper mix and fry for an additional 8-10 minutes.
  7. 7Add chicken seasoning cube, thyme, curry, garlic powder, bay leaves and salt.
  8. 8Add chicken stock (or water).
  9. 9Add washed rice.
  10. 10Mix and add water (just enough to cover surface).
  11. 11Cover with foil, then cover with lid and cook for 25 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium bell peppers
  • 5 pieces tomato (Roma)
  • 2 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 18 oz tomato paste (tin tomato)
  • 2 knorr seasoning cubes
  • 2 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 tablespoon curry
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon salt
  • 2.5 rich cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 cups rice

Equipment

panblenderpot