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Jollof Rice Recipe
This jollof rice recipe is a popular African dish of rice simmered with spicy tomato sauce with Scotch bonnets and lots of wonderful seasonings, the perfect party dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
African
Ingredients
- 4 roma tomatoes chopped (canned tomatoes are good, too)
- 2 red bell peppers chopped (other peppers a great here)
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped (to your heat preference – other hot peppers can be used)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil coconut oil is great, too
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2-1/2 cups chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons curry powder or more to taste - optional, for extra flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 cups white rice rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Blend the tomatoes, bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pot to medium-high heat and add the onion. Cook for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and tomato paste and stir. Cook 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tomato-pepper puree and stir. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes to let the flavors develop. The sauce will reduce and deepen in color.
- Add chicken stock, curry powder, thyme and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Add rice and bay leaves and mix well. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer on low until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked to your liking, about 20 minutes. You may need a bit longer. Add in water or chicken stock if needed for more moisture. It should be light and fluffy (unless you prefer wetter rice).
- Remove from heat and remove the lid. Let sit for 5 minutes and fluff the rice with a fork or wooden spoon, as desired.
- Serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
112mg
(5%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1336IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
47mg
(52%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1336IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.