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HOW TO COOK UNRIPE PLANTAIN JOLLOF WITH VEGGIES.

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Unripe Plantain Jollof

Cultural Context

Unripe Plantain Jollof is a vibrant dish from Nigeria, showcasing the country's love for Jollof rice, a staple at celebrations and gatherings. Traditionally, Jollof rice is made with ripe tomatoes and peppers, but the addition of unripe plantains adds a unique twist, enhancing both flavor and texture. This dish has gained popularity beyond Nigeria, inspiring variations across West Africa and beyond, each with its own local ingredients and cooking methods.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 unripe plantains
2 cups rice
4 tomatoes
1 large onion
1 bell pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 cup green peas
2 carrots
1/4 cup green onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Peel and chop unripe plantains into small pieces.

2

Rinse rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

3

Blend tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet pepper until smooth.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

5

Add the blended mixture to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6

Add thyme, bay leaves, curry powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot and stir well.

7

Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

8

Add the rinsed rice and chopped plantains to the pot, stirring to combine.

9

Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is cooked.

10

Stir in green peas and diced carrots, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

11

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

12

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-free

Also Known As

Unripe Plantain Jollof

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