Jollof Spaghetti

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a pot of water to a boil and season with some salt.
  2. 2Add the spaghetti to the pot.
  3. 3Cover the pot and allow to cook for 7-8 minutes until tender, careful not to overcook.
  4. 4Add about a quarter cup of oil to the pan.
  5. 5Allow to heat up and add chicken pieces to the pan.
  6. 6Season with salt and pepper and fry until golden brown.
  7. 7Take the chicken out of the pan and set aside.
  8. 8Add chopped onions to the pan.
  9. 9Stir fry for a few seconds then add spices.
  10. 10Add ground pepper, curry powder, thyme, seasoning cubes, and ginger powder.
  11. 11Stir fry for about one minute to wake up all the spices.
  12. 12Add the tomato paste and stir fry for a further three minutes.
  13. 13Add tomato and pepper blend mix to the pan.
  14. 14Add the chicken pieces, stir and leave to fry for 8-10 minutes or until perfectly fried.
  15. 15Add a little water or stock to loosen up the tomato base.
  16. 16Transfer the spaghetti into the pot.
  17. 17Mix until each strand of spaghetti is coated with the tomato sauce.
  18. 18Add vegetables (red and green bell peppers and carrots) and frozen peas.
  19. 19Mix to combine, cover the pot and allow to cook for a final two minutes.

Ingredients

  • 250 g spaghetti
  • 1 cup tomato/pepper blend base
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 tablespoon curry powder
  • 0.25 tablespoon thyme
  • 3 seasoning cubes
  • 0.5 tablespoon ground pepper
  • 0.25 tablespoon ginger powder
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 onion bulb
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 chicken breast
  • taste salt

Equipment

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Tips

  • After cooking, check the taste, texture, color and aroma of the meal.