Jollof Rice

Difficulty Intermediate
Portions: 8
Total 43 min

Ingredients

  • 8 Large Tomatoes (cut into quarters)
  • 3 Mediums Onions (cut into quarters)
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper (roughly chopped)
  • 4 Pieces Garlic
  • 2 Tablespoons Hot Pepper (or 1 scotch bonnet pepper)
  • 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon MAGGI Curry Powder 92g Sachet
  • 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg Powder
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Ginger
  • 1 Leaf Bay Leaf
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 6 Cubes MAGGI® Chicken Cubes
  • 3 Cups Hot Water
  • 2 Cups Parboiled Rice (washed thoroughly)

Instructions

  • 1.  In a blender or food processor puree tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, garlic and scotch bonnet pepper until it becomes a cohesive mixture and set aside
  • 2.  In an iron/heavy bottomed pot heat oil on medium high heat and sauté curry powder, dried thyme, nutmeg powder, paprika, ginger and bay leaf until fragrant.
  • 3.  Add the vegetable puree and tomato paste. Cook for 5 minutes or until oil has separated from the puree and allow to simmer.
  • 4.  Add rice to the pot stirring to coat all grains.
  • 5.  Add the chicken stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot, allow to cook for 20-30 minutes.
  • 6.  Remove from heat and serve immediately