Go Back

Jollof Rice Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 Cup White Rice (I use Parish)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Chicken Stock
  • 2 - 4 Cubes 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Step #3. Next, dice your remaining onion.
  4. Step #4. Then, bring a pot to medium-high heat, and add your remaining vegetable oil. Sauté the onions for a couple of minutes.
  5. Step #5. Then add the blended tomato/onion mixture and stir until it is heated up and starts cooking.
  6. Step #6. Next, add the rice and vegetable stock and cook on high, until it starts bubbling.
  7. Step #7. Then bring the heat as low as possible and cover  the pot with a lid.
  8. Step #8. Simmer for a total of 20-25 minutes.
  9. 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.
  10. Step #10. Remove from heat and serve while hot.