Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is a pleasantly delicious one pot dish prepared with a blend of tomato sauce, red chili pepper, onion, nutmeg, ginger, assorted meat if available, and rice. It is a truly prestigious food eaten both as regular meals at home and during festivities in Africa.

Once cooked, it has a red orange colour, and is truly satisfying. It can be served with salad, dodo or kelewele (fried ripe plantain) or just eaten with meat or fish. 

Ingredients

• 3 Cups of long grain rice
• 1/4 cup of salted butter
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 Large onion, finely chopped
• 2 Habanero pepper
• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 Large bell peppers (tatashe)
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dry thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups of stock or water
• Salt and pepper to taste