Jollof Rice

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Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
35 minutes
Total:
50 minutes
Yield:
4 servings

Jollof Rice is a flavorful West African dish of parboiled rice cooked in a rich tomato and pepper sauce with aromatic spices and vegetables. The one-pot method yields tender grains infused with savory, slightly spicy notes. Serve with grilled protein or enjoy as a hearty vegetarian main.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.50 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.50 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cup long-grain rice
  • 3 cup water
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 0.25 cup green onion, sliced

Steps

  1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, tomato puree, paprika, dried thyme, curry powder, and salt; cook until oil separates.
  3. Add rice and water; bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in peas and carrots; cook 5 minutes more.
  6. Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.