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Jollof Rice (Nigeria/Ghana - party rice)

A recipe from Kenya.

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Jollof Rice (Nigeria/Ghana - party rice)

Nutrition (per serving)

550Calories
15 gProtein
10 gSugar
1200 mgSalt

Ingredients

  • 500g Parboiled long-grain rice
  • 1kg blended Tomato-pepper-onion puree
  • 150ml Palm or vegetable oil
  • 1L Beef/chicken stock
  • spices Bay leaves, thyme, curry powder
  • to taste Seasoning cubes
  • side Plantain or salad

Method

  1. Fry blended puree in oil until thick and oil separates (30 mins).
  2. Add stock and spices; boil.
  3. Add washed rice; simmer covered low until fluffy (40 mins).
  4. Do not stir too much—bottom crust (socarrat) prized.
  5. West African pride dish—endless debate over best version!

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