Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• Long-grain rice
• Tomatoes
• Red bell peppers
• Scotch bonnet or chili pepper
• Onions
• Vegetable oil
• Chicken or beef
• Seasoning cubes
• Salt
• Curry powder
• Thyme
• Bay Leaves
• Water

Preparation

1. Wash and parboil rice (about 70% cooked), then drain.
2. Blend tomatoes, red peppers and onions.
3. Season and cook your meat/chicken separately.
4. Prepare meat stock.

Cooking Steps

1. Heat vegetable oil.
2. Add sliced onions and fry until soft.
3. Add tomato paste and fry for 3-5 minutes.
4. Pour in blended pepper mix.
5. Fry untill the sauce tickens and the oil separates.
6. Add:
   • Curry
   • Thyme
   • Seasoning cubes
   • Salt
7. Add meat stock and mix well.
8. Add parboiled rice and mix.
9. Cover with foil or tight lid (to trap steam).
10. Cook on low heat.
11. Add small water if needed (don't make it soggy).
12. Cook untill rice is soft and flavorful.
Optional: Add butter for extra flavor.