Best Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe

Nigerian Jollof Rice Chef Lola's Kitchen (Video)

WEBDec 27, 2022 · Then stir in garlic, ginger, and bay leaves—leave to cook for 2 more minutes. Add the blended sauce and allow the pepper to cook …

1. In a large pan, preheat the cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the diced onions and fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or till the onions become soft.
2. Add the Tomato Paste. Fry for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, and bay leaves and let it cook in the tomato paste for about 2 minutes.
3. Add the blended pepper and allow the pepper to cook until the water is reduced entirely and the oil is seen floating on the fried pepper.
4. Season with thyme, curry powder, salt to taste, and seasoning cubes. Leave to cook for another 2 to 5 minutes.

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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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Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe Sims Home Kitchen

WEBJun 14, 2020 · Instructions. Preheat oven at 200C and roast red bell peppers for 20-25 minutes (optional step for extra smoky jollof rice) …

1. Preheat oven at 200C and roast red bell peppers for 20-25 minutes (optional step for extra smoky jollof rice)
2. Add 1 can of plum tomatoes, 2 red bell peppers, 1 large onion and 1 scotch bonnet to blender and blend until smooth.
3. Add vegetable oil to cover the base of a large saucepan. Once the oil is hot pour in the blended mixture and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes.
4. Add salt to taste, 1 tsp of thyme, 3 knorr cubes, 2 tsp of curry powder (optional), 4 tbsp or 1/4 cup of tomato paste (purée) and 1-2 cups of chicken stock. Stir and cook for another 15 minutes (see notes).

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