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West African Jollof Rice

Smoky one-pot tomato-pepper rice — the heart of any West African celebration.

60 min total (prep 15 · cook 45)· Serves 6· Intermediate·New
West African Jollof Rice

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Method

  1. 1
    Blend tomatoes, peppers, half the onion until smooth.
  2. 2
    Cook remaining onion in oil, add tomato paste, fry 5 min.
  3. 3
    Add blended base and reduce until darkened, 12-15 min.
  4. 4
    Stir in rice, spices, bay leaves and stock. Cover with foil then a tight lid.
  5. 5
    Simmer on very low heat 25 min. Do not lift the lid. Rest 10 min, fluff.
Chef's tips
  • Char the bottom lightly — that smoky layer is the soul of jollof.

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