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Jollof Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
- 1 large onion
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Rinse 2 cups of long-grain parboiled rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
- Blend 1 large onion, 2-3 ripe tomatoes, and 1 red bell pepper together until smooth to create a tomato base.
- In a large pot, heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the blended tomato mixture and cook for 15-20 minutes until thick and reduced.
- Stir in 2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of thyme, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, and 1-2 Scotch bonnets (or to taste) into the tomato mixture.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pot, stirring to combine with the tomato base, then pour in 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, covering the pot with a lid. Allow it to simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, then serve hot, optionally garnished with sliced onions, vegetables, or fried plantains.
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