Jollof Rice – A Nigerian Classic

Jollof Rice is one of the most well-known and popular dishes in West Africa. It consists of rice cooked in an aromatic tomato-pepper sauce. With a perfectly balanced blend of spices, fresh onions, and peppers, the rice gets its typical smoky-spicy flavor. Served with fried meat, fish, or vegetables, Jollof Rice is a true soul food that shouldn't be missing at any celebration. This recipe shows you how to conjure up an authentic dish that tastes of home and community in less than an hour.

Preparation time

20 min

Cooking time

40 min

Difficulty level

Normal
  • Ingredients & Instructions

    Ingredients for 3 meals

    • Parboiled rice

      500g

    • 1 kg tomatoes (or 2 cans of chopped tomatoes)

      1 kg tomatoes (or 2 cans of chopped tomatoes)

    • 400g Tatashe

      400g Tatashe

    • 2 onions

      2 onions

    • 2 cloves of garlic

      2 cloves of garlic

    • 1 piece of ginger (2 cm)

      1 piece of ginger (2 cm)

    • 750 ml chicken broth

      750 ml chicken broth

    • 2 tsp thyme

      2 tsp thyme

    • 2 tbsp Curry

      2 tbsp Curry

    • 2 bay leaves

      2 bay leaves

    • 80 ml vegetable oil

      80 ml vegetable oil

    • Salt & pepper to taste

      Salt & pepper to taste

    Cooking instructions

    1. Puree the tomatoes, tatashe, 1 onion and habanero.
    2. Heat oil, sauté chopped onion and tomato paste, then add the tomato mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes.
    3. Add broth, spices, and bay leaves.
    4. Wash the rice and add it to the sauce, stir well.
    5. Cover and cook over low heat for about 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    6. Serve with roasted meat, fish or vegetables.

    Yay! You now have all the ingredients for this recipe!

    Total

    €36.44 EUR