JOLLOF RICE

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Jollof rice is a well-known West African dish. It can be made with chicken or beef or no meat at all. From Cooking The African Way.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 pieces chicken (4 to 6)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 lb cubed salt pork or 1/4 lb ham
2 beef bouillon cubes
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme, crushed
1/2 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup uncooked rice
2 cups tomatoes (or any combination of vegetables) or 2 cups string beans (or any combination of vegetables)

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides.
  • Place chicken in a kettle and set aside.
  • Add onions and salt pork to oil in frying pan and saute until onions are trans- parent.
  • Add onions and pork to kettle.
  • Set frying pan aside. (Do not discard oil.).
  • Add bouillon cubes, red pepper, thyme, 1-1/2 cups water, and tomato paste to kettle and stir well.
  • Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Add rice to frying pan and stir to coat with oil.
  • Add rice and vegetables to kettle, stir well, and cover.
  • Cook over low heat 35 to 40 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender.

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