Jollof Rice

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This bold-flavored jollof rice, my version of the dish served all over West Africa, will go well with any spicy chicken, meat, or fish.

By Uzo Orimalade
Updated on December 12, 2023
beautifully cooked jollof rice with chicken and shrimp mixed in in enameled cast iron pot
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Blended Sauce:

  • 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into chunks

  • 2 tomatoes, cut into chunks

  • 1 habanero pepper, seeded

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 1/4 cup chicken stock

Rice:

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 1/2 cups parboiled rice, such as BEN’S ORIGINAL™

  • 3 cups chicken stock, or more as needed

  • 2 teaspoons curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 2 bay leaves

  • salt to taste

  • 1 cup mixed vegetables

  • 3 1/2 tablespoons salted butter

Directions

  1. Place bell peppers, tomatoes, habanero pepper, garlic, and 1/4 cup stock in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. The consistency will be similar to a thick marinara sauce. Set aside.

  2. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and fry until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add rice and cook for about 5 minutes.

  4. Stir in blended sauce mix, 3 cups stock, curry powder, thyme, white pepper, and bay leaves; season to taste with salt. Stir well and bring the pot to a boil.

  5. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and cook until rice has absorbed all the liquid, adding more stock if needed to soften the rice, about 10 minutes.

  6. Stir in mixed vegetables and butter. Cover, and let cook for 5 minutes. Turn heat off, allow the steam to finish cooking vegetables, about 5 minutes more. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

489 Calories
31g Fat
38g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 489
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 40%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 610mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 103mg 114%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 975mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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