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Nigerian Jollof

Nigerian Jollof: Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Festivity

Experience the delightful flavors of Nigerian Jollof, a one-pot rice dish that combines rich spices and vegetables for a festive meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups Parboiled Long-Grain Rice Substitute with basmati or jasmine rice if needed.
For the Stew
  • 4 medium Plum Tomatoes Substitute with Roma tomatoes if not available.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 medium Onions Can use red or white onions.
  • 2 medium Bell Peppers Green, red, or yellow can be used.
For Flavoring
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil Alternatively, use olive oil.
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Can be substituted with garam masala.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Fresh ground is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried variants are acceptable.
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Dried variants are acceptable.
  • 2 cups Stock (chicken/vegetable) Water can be used but will be less flavorful.
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke Optional for a smoky flavor.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Cooking Pot
  • sauté pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather Ingredients: Begin by collecting all your ingredients.
  2. Blend: Combine the plum tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and vegetable stock in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  3. Boil & Simmer: Transfer the blended mixture to a pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Sauté Onions: In a separate pot, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  3. Incorporate Tomato Paste: Mix in the tomato paste, followed by the blended tomato mixture. Let it cook until reduced by half.
  4. Add Stock: Pour in additional stock, bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Stir in Rice: Mix in the rinsed rice. Cover the pot with foil and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
  6. Rest & Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for an extra pop of color. Rinse the rice to avoid stickiness.

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