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Smoky Party-Style Jollof Rice

A delicious and flavorful Nigerian dish, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Nigerian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Ingredients
  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice Rinsed and drained
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Or water
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil For cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Chopped
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika

Method
 

Cooking the Rice
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Stir in the chopped bell pepper and tomatoes, cooking until softened.
  4. Add the tomato paste and spices, stirring well to combine.
  5. Add the rinsed rice and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until rice is cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 7gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, let the rice sit covered for 10 minutes after cooking.

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