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Nigerian Jollof Rice (with Tomatoes and Spices)

WEBJun 1, 2020 · Blend tomatoes: Roughly chop the tomatoes, red bell pepper, and chili. Place them in the food processor and puree them until smooth. …

1. Roughly chop the tomatoes, red bell pepper and chili. Place them in the food processor and puree them until smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
2. Pour the puree into a saucepan, bring to a boil and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
3. Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan or non-stick pan. Chop the onion and fry it until a bit softer, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato-pepper puree and simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste, stir very well and let simmer for another 4-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened. Remove about ¼ of the sauce and set it aside.
4. Pour the vegetable or chicken stock in the pot. Crumble in the Maggi stock cube and stir well to dissolve. Bring to a boil. When the stock is boiling, add the washed rice, thyme, curry, smoked paprika, bay leaves and salt to taste. Stir well, turn the heat down to medium-low and cover the pot.

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Easy healthy Nigerian Jollof rice recipe for weight loss

WEBJan 20, 2022 · Add 500ml of stock to the pan along with the parboiled rice, stir and cover the pot with a lid. Turn the heat down to low and cook for …

1. Using a jug blender combine the tinned tomatoes and their juice, red bell peppers, chopped onions (NOT the sliced ones!) and the chilli pepper until smooth then set aside.
2. In a large lidded saucepan add the rice and 500ml of stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and allow to cook for around 5 minutes with the lid on until the water is absorbed by the rice. Don't panic that the rice is not cooked at this stage, it is not supposed to be.
3. Meanwhile, spray a large lidded wok or frying pan well with low-calorie cooking spray and place over medium heat.
4. Fry sliced onion for 2 minutes then add tomato puree, Jollof seasoning, dried thyme and bay leaves and fry for a further 2 minutes.

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Nigerian Jollof Rice (Authentic, 30 Minute Recipe)

WEBOct 6, 2023 · Jollof Rice. In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bay leaves to heated oil and fry for 2 …

1. Blend tomatoes, red peppers, onion and habanero peppers in a blender until you get a smooth puree. This is the base of the Jollof rice.
2. In a deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and bay leaves to heated oil and fry for 2-3 minutes

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