Jollof rice

Jollof rice is a type of West African rice dish that is made with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and various spices. It is typically served with a variety of proteins such as chicken, beef, or fish, and is often served at parties and special occasions.

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Jollof Rice Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to the pot and stir until the vegetables are well coated.
  3. Add the diced tomato and chicken broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once the mixture is boiling, add the uncooked rice and stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Tips for preparation of Jollof rice

Jollof Rice Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt to the pot and stir until the vegetables are well coated.
  3. Add the diced tomato and chicken broth to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once the mixture is boiling, add the uncooked rice and stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Jollof rice serving size

The serving size for jollof rice will depend on the appetite of the person and the context in which it is being served. For example, if jollof rice is being served as a main dish at a dinner party, a typical serving size might be 1-1.5 cups per person. If it is being served as a side dish, a smaller serving size might be appropriate.

Jollof rice nutrition value

Typically, jollof rice is made with rice, vegetables, and a protein such as chicken or beef. The nutritional content of the dish will be influenced by the types and amounts of these ingredients.

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