Classic Nigerian Jollof Rice
Nigerian jollof rice is undoubtedly delicious and rich in flavour. The classic recipe is the forerunner of the popular West-African dish
Ingredients
- 4 plum tomatoes
- ½ bell pepper
- 1 red onion
- 1 thumb-size fresh ginger
- 2 garlic gloves
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Washed)
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable stock
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes, onions, and bell pepper into chunks. Place into a blender/food processor together with the ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper. Then blitz into a smooth paste.
- Place a pot over medium heat, pour in the sunflower oil, and add the blended mixture. Stir and allow to sizzle, then place a lid over it, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- After simmering for 20 minutes, remove the lid, then add the spices and seasonings (Paprika, thyme, nutmeg, bay leaf, and salt). Stir altogether.
- Also pour in the rice and vegetable or meat stock and stir together.
- Place a piece of aluminium foil into the pot, covering the entire surface of the rice (this will keep the steam in), then place a lid over the pot. Cook for 20 minutes on low heat (Stirring occasionally to cook the rice evenly and also to prevent it from burning at the bottom).
- Remove lid, bin the aluminium foil and give the rice a gentle stir, then return the lid and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Now the rice should be ready to serve. Serve hot with your favourite sides and enjoy!