Jollof Rice

Spicy and vibrant rice dish with tomatoes and peppers.

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 None red onion
• 2 None red bell pepper
• 3 None tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin (optional)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups vegetable broth

Method

1. Blend peppers and tomatoes into a smooth paste.
2. Heat oil in a large pot, and sauté onion until translucent.
3. Add blended pepper paste and tomato paste, cooking out raw flavor.
4. Stir 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.