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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

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.