Smoky Nigerian Jollof

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dehydrate your pepper mixture to build flavor and give the jollof rice a richer taste.
  2. 2Dehydrate your pepper mixture to build flavor and give the jollof rice a richer taste.
  3. 3Dehydrate your pepper mixture to build flavor and give the jollof rice a richer taste.
  4. 4Fry onions and tomato paste in vegetable oil until well fried.
  5. 5Fry onions and tomato paste in vegetable oil until well fried.
  6. 6Fry onions and tomato paste in vegetable oil until well fried.
  7. 7Add the blended pepper mixture and stir well.
  8. 8Add the blended pepper mixture and stir well.
  9. 9Add the blended pepper mixture and stir well.
  10. 10Season with seasoning cubes and salt.
  11. 11Season with seasoning cubes and salt.
  12. 12Season with seasoning cubes and salt.
  13. 13Pour in meat stock and a little water, depending on the amount of rice.
  14. 14Pour in meat stock and a little water, depending on the amount of rice.
  15. 15Pour in meat stock and a little water, depending on the amount of rice.
  16. 16Add curry masala, jollof rice seasoning powder, and some bay leaf.
  17. 17Add curry masala, jollof rice seasoning powder, and some bay leaf.
  18. 18Add curry masala, jollof rice seasoning powder, and some bay leaf.
  19. 19Cover the pot and allow it to boil so all the flavors can come together.
  20. 20Cover the pot and allow it to boil so all the flavors can come together.
  21. 21Cover the pot and allow it to boil so all the flavors can come together.
  22. 22Once it is bubbling, add the thoroughly washed rice.
  23. 23Once it is bubbling, add the thoroughly washed rice.
  24. 24Once it is bubbling, add the thoroughly washed rice.
  25. 25Give it a good stir and cover it again.
  26. 26Give it a good stir and cover it again.
  27. 27Give it a good stir and cover it again.
  28. 28Let it cook slowly on a very low heat until the rice absorbs all the goodness.
  29. 29Let it cook slowly on a very low heat until the rice absorbs all the goodness.
  30. 30Let it cook slowly on a very low heat until the rice absorbs all the goodness.
  31. 31After about 15 minutes, open the pot and give it a good stir.
  32. 32After about 15 minutes, open the pot and give it a good stir.
  33. 33After about 15 minutes, open the pot and give it a good stir.
  34. 34Cover it again for it to steam together.
  35. 35Cover it again for it to steam together.
  36. 36Cover it again for it to steam together.

Ingredients

  • pepper mixture
  • pepper mixture
  • pepper mixture
  • vegetable oil
  • vegetable oil
  • vegetable oil
  • onions
  • onions
  • onions
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • tomato paste
  • blended pepper mixture
  • blended pepper mixture
  • blended pepper mixture
  • seasoning cubes
  • seasoning cubes
  • seasoning cubes
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • meat stock
  • meat stock
  • meat stock
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • curry masala
  • curry masala
  • curry masala
  • jollof rice seasoning powder
  • jollof rice seasoning powder
  • jollof rice seasoning powder
  • bay leaf
  • bay leaf
  • bay leaf
  • thoroughly washed rice
  • thoroughly washed rice
  • thoroughly washed rice

Equipment

pot

Tips

  • Never skip dehydrating your pepper mixture for richer flavor.
  • Frying onions and tomato paste well is important for building flavor.
  • Cook slowly on a very low heat until the rice absorbs all the goodness.
  • After about 15 minutes, stir the rice and cover it again to steam.