Authentic Jollof Rice
Experience the taste of sunshine with this classic Jollof Rice recipe. A delicious and satisfying dish that’s sure to please.
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Jollof Rice
A taste of West Africa that will leave you wanting more. This Jollof Rice recipe is easy to follow and delivers authentic flavor.
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Ingredients
- 30 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 tin of chopped tomatoes
- 3 small red onions 1 sliced, 2 roughly chopped
- 1 Red Scotch bonnet finely chopped
- 100 g Tomato paste
- 2 Tsp curry powder
- 1 Tsp Thyme Fresh preferably but dried will also work
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 lt Chicken Stock
- 40 g Butter unsalted
- 800 g Long-grain rice rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender, combine tomatoes, red bell peppers, chopped onions, and Scotch bonnets with 2 cups of stock, blend till smooth, about a minute or two. You should have roughly 6 cups of blended mix. Pour into a large pot/ pan and bring to the boil then turn down and let simmer, covered for 10 – 12 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat oil and add the sliced onions. Season with a pinch of salt, stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, then add the bay leaves, curry powder and dried thyme and a pinch of black pepper for 3 – 4 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the rinsed rice and butter, and stir,
- Add the reduced tomato-pepper-Scotch bonnet mixture, stir, and set on medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes till reduced by half, with the lid on.
- Remove from the heat and add the boiled eggs.
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