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Authentic West African Jollof Rice Recipe: A Flavorful Journey

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Ingredients

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2 cups rice (long grained or medium variety)
1/4 cup groundnut oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon dried thyme, if using fresh 2 tbsp would be perfect
1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
1 onion, sliced
1 celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced (remove the seeds & white stuff)
2 - 3 garlic cloves (as per taste)
1 cup chicken breast, diced not cooked preferably, omit if vegan
1/2 inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1 tablespoon ground paprika (smoked would be ideal)
2 tablespoons cayenne, add more if you want it hotter
3 tablespoons tomato paste, i love using hunts
2 large tomatoes, chopped finely (or 1 small can pureed tomatoes)

Nutritional information

597.8
Calories
164 g
Calories From Fat
18.3 g
Total Fat
3.5 g
Saturated Fat
7.5 mg
Cholesterol
550.6 mg
Sodium
96.5 g
Carbs
6 g
Dietary Fiber
9.2 g
Sugars
12.4 g
Protein
553g
Serving Size

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Authentic West African Jollof Rice Recipe: A Flavorful Journey

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    Have you tried making it in the Insta Pot? if so, is there any difference in water and time?

    • 70 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    West African Jollof Rice, West African Jollof Rice is superb! My parents are nigerian I grew up eating this rice and every eaten at every party where the host is west african Every west african country has its own version, however this is the best! Enjoy!, Have you tried making it in the Insta Pot? if so, is there any difference in water and time?


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    Steps

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    Method.

    2
    Done

    Add Oil and Butter in a Heat Resistance Pot, Then Add the Chicken Breast, Paprika, Cayenne, Onion, Celery, Green Pepper, Garlic and Ginger. Saute For About 3 Minutes.

    3
    Done

    Add the Chopped Carrots Next and Saute For a Minute With Little Salt.

    4
    Done

    Add the Tomato Paste, Tomatoes Along With Curry Powder, Bay Leaf & Thyme. Cook Until Tomatoes Get Slightly Soft. For About 3 Minutes Until You See the Oil Getting Red. Then Add Frozen Veggies. . Add the Rice Next. Saute For Another 2 Minutes or So.

    5
    Done

    Add 3 Cups of Vegetable Stock/Water, Bouillon Cube, Required Salt,Close the Lid and Cook Until 90% Cooked, For About 30 Minutes.

    6
    Done

    Allow the Rice to Continue Cooking Until the Rice Is Soft. If It Is not Dry at This Point, Then Switch the Heat to Low to Allow It to Dry the Excess Water Without Making the Rice Much Softer.

    7
    Done

    If Rice Is Still Lil Hard, Add 1/4 Cup Water and Cover With Foil, Which Will Allow It to Steam Through. Check Back at 5 Min and It Should Be Ready. You Want Your Rice not Too Soft.

    8
    Done

    Garnish With Cilantro/Parsely and Serve.

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