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How to Make Nigerian Jollof Rice: The Best Party Jollof Recipe
The famous Nigerian Jollof Rice with rich tomato and pepper sauce. A West African favorite!
Prep 15 minCook 45 minServes 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups long grain rice
- 6 medium tomatoes, blended
- 3 red bell peppers, blended
- 2 scotch bonnet peppers
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot and fry onions until translucent
- 2Add tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes
- 3Pour in blended tomatoes and peppers, cook until oil floats to top (about 20 minutes)
- 4Add curry powder, thyme, bay leaves, and scotch bonnet peppers
- 5Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil
- 6Add washed rice and stir well
- 7Cover pot tightly and cook on low heat for 30 minutes
- 8Stir occasionally and add more stock if needed
- 9Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
- 10Serve hot with fried plantains and grilled chicken
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