NIGERIAN JELLOF

JELLOF RICE

Jollof rice is a popular West African dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. It is a flavorful and hearty meal that is enjoyed by many people around the world. Here is a basic recipe for jollof rice:

Ingredients:

2 cups of long-grain rice
3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups of chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of curry powder
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:

Rinse the rice in cold water and set aside.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are translucent.

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, curry powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomato mixture has reduced and thickened.

Add the chicken broth or water to the pot and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

You can also add other ingredients to your jollof rice, such as vegetables, meats, or seafood, to make it more filling and flavorful. Enjoy!

NIGERIAN JELLOF

Nigerian Jollof Rice is a popular version of the dish that is enjoyed across Nigeria and beyond. The recipe is similar to other jollof rice recipes but has some unique ingredients and cooking methods that give it its distinctive flavor. Here is a simple recipe for Nigerian Jollof Rice:

Ingredients:

2 cups of long-grain rice
3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 scotch bonnet pepper or habanero pepper, chopped (optional)
2 cups of chicken broth or water
2 tablespoons of tomato paste
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil or palm oil
1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of curry powder
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup (optional)
Instructions:

Rinse the rice in cold water and set aside.

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil or palm oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook for 2-3 minutes until they are translucent.

Add the minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, smoked paprika, curry powder, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomato mixture has reduced and thickened.

Add the chicken broth or water to the pot and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

Stir in the tomato ketchup (if using) and let the rice cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

You can also add other ingredients to your Nigerian Jollof Rice, such as vegetables, meats, or seafood, to make it more filling and flavorful. Enjoy!