Jollof Rice Delight
brian lewis
over 1 year ago
Jollof Rice Delight is a delicious and flavorful West African dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a blend of spices. This dish is known for its vibrant red color and rich taste. It is often served with grilled chicken or fish, and it is sure to impress your guests.
Cooking Time
40 minutes
Serving Size
4 servings
Nutrition Per Serving
Cal
300
Protein
10g
Fat
8g
Sat Fat
1g
Carbs
50g
Chole
20mg
Fiber
3g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
600mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of thyme
- 1 teaspoon of curry powder
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers to the pot and sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the garlic, thyme, curry powder, paprika, dried thyme, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir until it is well coated with the spice mixture.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes or until it is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Serve the Jollof Rice Delight hot with grilled chicken or fish.
- Enjoy!
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