JOLLOF RICE

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Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish.

Provided by EEANDOH

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 cups water
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup diced carrots
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1 to 2 inch pieces
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Pour oil into large saucepan. Cook onion in oil over medium-low heat until translucent.
  • Stir in stewed tomatoes and tomato paste, and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in water, and add chicken pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, carrots, and green beans, and season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fork-tender and the rice is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 33.5 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 712.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

laurie fowler
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This was a delicious dish! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic jollo


Ampemia Mercy
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding a bit more liquid to the recipe.


Zusiphe Sikhuza
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This was my first time making jollof rice and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Noble John
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for the delicious results.


Tuhin Arben
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This was a delicious dish! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic jollo


Bradford Carter
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I would recommend adding a bit more liquid to the recipe.


Smriti Tamang
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This was my first time making jollof rice and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Loise Githinji
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for the delicious results.


Muhammad Qasim Jamali
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This was a very tasty dish! The flavors were well-balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and authentic jollof rice.


thanuka dulaj
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This was a great recipe! I've never made jollof rice before, but it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.


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