WEST AFRICAN JOLLOF RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

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West African Jollof Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large tomatoes, habanero peppers, water, onions, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, tomato paste, shrimp bouillon cubes, garlic powder, curry powder, fresh thyme, black pepper, adobo, jasmine rice, mixed vegetable, salt

Provided by Mary Bunatal

Yield 7 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 large tomatoes, quartered
2 habanero peppers, halved, divided
1 ½ cups water, divided
2 onions, chopped, divided
3 cloves garlic, diced
2 teaspoons ginger, diced
½ cup vegetable oil
1 Tin tomato paste
3 shrimp bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, optional
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon adobo
3 ½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked, rinsed
1 cup mixed vegetable
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • To begin preparing the base of the stew, blend tomatoes and 1 habanero with 3⁄4-1 cup (180 - 240 ml) of water. Place in a bowl and set aside.
  • Next, blend 1 of the 2 chopped onions, garlic, and ginger with about 1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of water. Place mixture in a separate bowl and set aside.
  • Begin heating vegetable oil in a large pot. Add the 1 remaining chopped onion to the oil when hot, and cook for 4 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add the tomato and onion purees to the pot, followed by the tomato paste, shrimp bouillon, garlic powder, curry powder, thyme, white/black pepper, and Adobo. Cut the other habanero in half and add to stew. Stir mixture thoroughly and cook together for 10 minutes on low-medium heat.
  • Add rinsed jasmine rice and mixed veggies to the pot. Stew base should be just enough to cover the rice. Add enough water to cover the rice. Stir and add salt to taste.
  • Cover pot opening with a piece of foil and then the lid and cook on low-medium heat for 30-35 minutes. Cook until rice has absorbed all the liquid.
  • When finished, stir rice remove from stove and allow to cool.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 10 grams

surya Narayan
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This Jollof rice was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Last Man
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I love Jollof rice and this recipe did not disappoint! The flavors were spot-on and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves West African cuisine.


Lakshmi sorkar
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This recipe was amazing! The rice was perfectly cooked and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Sameer Raza
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavors were great. I think I'll add a little more liquid next time.


Somorat
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This Jollof rice was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Arbazjan Janjan
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I love Jollof rice and this recipe did not disappoint! The flavors were spot-on and the rice was cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves West African cuisine.


Nakeisha Dixon
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This recipe was amazing! The rice was perfectly cooked and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Joseph Machar
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The rice was a bit dry, but the flavors were great. I think I'll add a little more liquid next time.


Khokon Gush
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


77 Rj Gaming 99
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I've tried many Jollof rice recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I will definitely be using this recipe again and again.


Lauryn Oliver
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This Jollof rice was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the bold flavors and the tender rice. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Amar Hashim
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I'm a big fan of Jollof rice, and this recipe did not disappoint! The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and authentic dish. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves West African cuisine.


Toxic_Sniperz Luke
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This West African Jollof Rice was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the bell peppers and tomatoes, which gave the dish a vibrant color and a sl