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Jollof Rice Recipe Bursting with Flavor and Color

Jollof Rice Recipe

A flavorful journey awaits with this West African Jollof Rice recipe. Vibrant spices, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice make this dish a deliciously satisfying main course.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: West African
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 3

Equipment

  • Blender/Food Processor
  • Pot with Lid
  • Aluminium Foil

Ingredients

  • 4 plum tomatoes
  • ½ bell pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 thumb-size fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic gloves
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • 1 cup long-grain rice Washed
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup vegetable stock

Instructions

  • Blend tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper.
  • Sauté the blended mixture in sunflower oil for 20 mins.
  • Add spices, rice, and stock, stir, cover with foil and lid, cook for 20 mins.
  • Remove foil, stir, cover, cook for another 5 mins.
  • Serve hot with desired sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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