Jollof Rice Recipe: Savour the Ultimate West African Dish!

Jollof Rice is a popular dish in West Africa.

It’s tasty and easy to make. You can enjoy it with your family and friends.

Ingredients

To make Jollof Rice, you need the following ingredients:

• 2 cups of rice
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 4 cups of chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

Follow these steps to make Jollof Rice:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until soft.
4. Add the chopped bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes.
6. Add the chicken broth, thyme, curry powder, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves. Stir well.
7. Add the rinsed rice to the pot. Stir to mix with the sauce.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low.
9. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
10. Check the rice. If it’s not soft, add a bit more broth and cook for another 10 minutes.
11. Remove the bay leaves before serving.