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Jollof Rice
Spicy and vibrant rice dish with tomatoes and peppers.
60 min total (prep 15 · cook 45)· Serves 4· Intermediate·New
Jollof Rice is an iconic dish in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, known for its rich, smoky flavor from the tomatoes and peppers used.
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Method
- 1Blend peppers and tomatoes into a smooth paste.
- 2Heat oil in a large pot, and sauté onion until translucent.
- 3Add blended pepper paste and tomato paste, cooking out raw flavor.
- 4Stir in rice, broth, and spices; cover and simmer until rice is cooked.
Chef's tips
- Don't lift the lid while rice is cooking, it needs steam.
- For extra heat, add a scotch bonnet pepper.
The story
Jollof Rice is an iconic dish in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana, known for its rich, smoky flavor from the tomatoes and peppers used.
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