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Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

Pan-Nigerian

65Minutes
EasyLevel
4Serves
6Steps
About

The smoky, tomato-deep party rice that every Nigerian household argues about. The whole dish lives or dies on the stew base.

Equipment
  • Blender
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Foil
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Long grain parboiled rice3 cups
Red bell peppers (tatashe)4
Fresh tomatoes4
Scotch bonnet1–2
Onions2
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Vegetable oil½ cup
Chicken stock3 cups
Curry powder1 tsp
Dried thyme1 tsp
Bay leaves2
Stock cubes2
Saltto taste

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