West African Jollof Rice Recipe By Tasty Recipes

GHANAIAN JOLLOF RICE BY TEI HAMMOND RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add onions and 2 tablespoons of oil to a blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
• Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and habanero pepper to the blender, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a separate medium bowl.
• Heat the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
• Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion puree and cook until the water has cooked out and the puree is starting to brown, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in color.
• Add the rice, mixed vegetables, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with foil and a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
• Enjoy!

CHICKEN JOLLOF RICE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes, red bell pepper, quartered onion, and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth.
• In a pot over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, diced red onion, chicken, and curry powder. Cook until onions are soft and chicken has browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
• Raise heat to medium-high, and using the same pot, add pureed tomato mixture, cooking until reduced by half.
• Add in remaining oil, and fry sauce for 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in chicken, along with rice, stock and thyme leaves.
• Cover pot tightly with foil. Cover with lid and reduce heat to low, cooking for 30 minutes.
• Once rice is cooked, fluff up before serving.
• Enjoy!