Cooking Series: Jollof Rice (West Africa)

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Jollof Rice (West Africa)

Taste: Bold, smoky, and slightly peppery with a party of flavors in every bite.

Ingredients: Long grain rice, tomato puree, bell peppers, onions, thyme, curry powder, ginger, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, vegetable oil, chicken or beef stock.

Instructions:

• Blend the tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and scotch bonnet peppers into a puree

• In a large pot, heat up the vegetable oil and fry the curry powder and thyme for 1 minute

• Add the tomato puree and cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the puree to fry in the oil

• Add the garlic, ginger, and stock and bring to a boil

• Rinse the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear

• Add the rinsed rice and salt to taste. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes

• Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 more minutes

• Fluff with a fork and serve hot

Cook Time: 1 hour

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