JOLLOF RICE (NIGERIAN STYLE)
INGREDIENTS...
2 Paprika/Bell pepper (Tatashe)
PREPARATION...
Soak the Golden basmati rice in warm water.
Blend the tomatoes plum, 1 onion, paprika peppers, scotch bonnets and tomatoes puree to a rough paste.
Give the onions a ring slice.
Place the pot on the highest heat, then add the olive oil.
After a minute, add the sliced onions to the pot and let it fry for
couple of seconds (till translucent).Add the pepper mix to the pot and reduce the heat to the lowest.
Add all the seasonings; bay leaves, Maggi cubes, white Maggi,
all purpose seasoningand salt. Give it a quick stir. (*Taste for salt and seasoning. If it needs more, add more.)While the sauce is cooking. Rinse the rice thoroughly and drain the water.
Add the rice to the sauce and coat every grain of rice with the sauce.
Cover the pot with foil and the pot lid.
20 minutes later, check the rice and stir. If it needs water, add a little.
After another 20 - 30 minutes, carefully stir the rice as the bottom of the pot might be burnt. Taste the rice for softness.
T A D A your Jollof Rice is ready!
**This can be served with Seasoned grilled chicken or fish, plantain or
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