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Jollof Rice
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Jollof Rice

This classic West African one-pot rice dish is bursting with smoky tomato flavor that kids absolutely love. It is a kid friendly meal that is easy to customize with your familys favorite proteins and vegetables.

4.5
55 min
🍴6 servings
🔥320 cal
🔖Easy
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A smoky flavorful West African tomato rice dish the whole family will enjoy.

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Nutrition per serving

320Calories
7gProtein
58gCarbs
8gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

main

sauce

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Blend the Sauce

Blend tomatoes red bell peppers and half the onion together until smooth. Chop the remaining onion half finely and set aside.

2

Fry the Base

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Fry the chopped onion for 3 minutes then pour in the blended sauce and cook stirring occasionally for 15 minutes until the sauce is reduced and darkened.

3

Cook the Rice

Stir in the seasoning salt and chicken broth then add the washed rice. Mix well cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

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4

Serve and Enjoy

Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot alongside fried chicken or plantains for a complete kid friendly meal.

Substitutions

chicken brothvegetable broth for a vegetarian version
long grain parboiled ricejasmine rice for a softer texture kids enjoy

Common mistakes

Lifting the lid too early which releases steam and results in undercooked rice
Using too high heat which burns the bottom before the rice fully cooks
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