Sierra Leonean Jollof Rice, via Wikimedia Commons
Rice
Sierra Leonean Jollof Rice

Sierra Leonean Jollof Rice

Sierra Leone

80Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The Sierra Leonean version of West Africa's iconic one-pot tomato rice, cooked with a spiced pepper base until smoky and tender.

Equipment
  • Large pot with lid
  • Blender
  • Frying pan
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Long-grain rice3 cups
Tomatoes4
Red bell peppers2
Scotch bonnet2
Onions2
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Chicken or beef600 g
Vegetable oil1/2 cup
Garlic and ginger1 tbsp
Bay leaf2
Thyme and curry powder1 tsp each
Stock cube3
Saltto taste

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