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Jollof Rice-Cultural Seasoned Rice
Jollof Rice-Cultural Seasoned Rice
Jollof rice is a popular West African dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a mix of spices. It’s known for its vibrant red color and delicious flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, curry powder, thyme, paprika, ginger, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and coat it with the tomato mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.
- Enjoy with chicken.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 86g (29%)Protein: 9g (18%)Fat: 1g (2%)Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 2mg (1%)Sodium: 1173mg (51%)Potassium: 507mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1243IU (25%)Vitamin C: 77mg (93%)Calcium: 88mg (9%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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