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Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice

Cost $15, save $40

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 90 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork)

  • Oil and Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1/2 cup onion, yellow (finely chopped)
    • 1/2 cup green peppers
    • 🍅 1 can whole tomatoes, low-sodium
    • 2 cans tomato paste, low-sodium

  • Rice and Liquid Base

    • 🍚 2 cups white rice
    • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
    • 8 cups water
    • 2 1/2 cups water

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Sauté cooked meat in olive oil until slightly brown.

3

In a large kettle, sauté yellow onion, green pepper, and ginger in olive oil until onions are soft.

4

Add whole tomatoes and simmer for five minutes.

5

Add tomato paste, 2 quarts water, black pepper, thyme, and crushed red pepper. Stir well.

6

Add cooked meat and simmer for another 20 minutes.

7

In a separate saucepan, cook rice in chicken broth and water until tender.

8

Add cooked rice to the kettle, mix with the tomato-meat mixture, and simmer for another 10 minutes.

9

Pour the rice into a deep serving bowl and arrange the meat in the center.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

285

Calories

  • 13
    Protein
  • 34
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, marinate the meat overnight with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce.You can substitute white rice with brown rice for added fiber.Add additional vegetables like carrots or peas for variety.Serve the dish with a side of fried plantains for a more traditional presentation.