NigeriaNigerian jollof rice
Arabic name جولوف رايس النيجيري
Original name Nigerian Jollof Rice
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Ingredients (13)
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Method
Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion and scotch bonnet until smooth.
Fry the tomato paste in the hot oil, then add the blended mixture and cook over medium heat until reduced and thickened (this is the essential “frying the base” step).
Add the halal stock, bay leaves, curry powder and thyme, and bring to the boil.
Add the washed parboiled rice and stir so it soaks up the sauce, then cover the pot tightly.
Cook the rice over low heat until it has absorbed all the liquid and the grains are fully tender, stirring gently now and then to prevent sticking (let some of the rice form a lightly smoky crust on the bottom, the hallmark of authentic “party jollof”), then serve with fried plantain or chicken.
