Jollof Rice Recipe

This Jollof Rice Recipe is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients that can be found at any local grocery store. It is the perfect recipe for a filling meal and makes enough to also please a crowd!

What is Jollof Rice?

Jollof rice is a popular Nigerian and Ghana dish that consists of mostly rice but it is served as the main course of the meal. It is also the food of choice for any type of celebration such as weddings, holiday get togethers, and parties.

What is the secret ingredient in Jollof Rice?

I am not sure if this is the secret ingredient but it is definitely the most important ingredient. Tomato Paste is the must have ingredient for every jollof rice recipe.

How to prepare Jollof Rice with vegetables?

In the recipe below we will show you how to prepare jollof rice in a pot on the stove. It is very similar to steaming any other type of rice but the extra ingredients are what gives it the distinct flavor that it is known for.

 

Jollof Rice Recipe – Ingredients

• 2 ½ cup white rice (I use Parish)
• 1 ½ cup of chicken stock
• 2-4 cubes of Maggie chicken cubes
• 1 (12 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 large yellow onions
• 1 (28 oz) can Rotel diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 oz) can Hunts tomato paste
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil (plus a few extra tablespoons for cooking)
• 1 1-inch fresh ginger
• 1 habanero pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

 

Jollof Rice Recipe – Instructions

Step #1. First, start by blending 1 ½ of your onions, vegetable oil, ginger, and habanero pepper completely until everything is a smooth paste.  Then transfer it to a medium size bowl.

Step #2. Blend your Rotel diced tomatoes until they are smooth and then transfer them to the bowl with paste from step 1. Mix it all together until it is well combined.

Step #3. Next, dice your remaining onion.

Step #4. Then, bring a pot to medium-high heat, and add your remaining vegetable oil. Sauté the onions for a couple of minutes.

Step #5. Then add the blended tomato/onion mixture and stir until it is heated up and starts cooking.

Step #6. Next, add the rice and vegetable stock and cook on high, until it starts bubbling.

Step #7. Then bring the heat as low as possible and cover  the pot with a lid.

Step #8. Simmer for a total of 20-25 minutes.

Step #9. After it has simmered for about 10 minutes, add the frozen mixed vegetables. Stir in well, cover the pot again, and cook for the remaining 15 minutes.

Step #10. Remove from heat and serve while hot.

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