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Jollof Rice

Cultural Context

Jollof Rice is a beloved West African dish, particularly popular in Nigeria and Ghana. Traditionally served at celebrations and gatherings, it symbolizes unity and festivity. Each country has its own twist, leading to friendly rivalries over whose version is best. Today, Jollof Rice has gained global recognition, often featured in diaspora communities and culinary festivals.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 big onion
dried thyme
blended mixture of garlic, ginger, parsley, onion, and Scotch bonnet peppers
tomato paste
maggi cube
paprika
fresh tomatoes
rice
chicken broth
frozen vegetables
1

Fry 1 big onion in a heated pan.

2

Add dried thyme and a blended mixture of garlic, ginger, parsley, onion, and Scotch bonnet peppers.

3

Stir in tomato paste.

4

Add a maggi cube and paprika.

5

Add fresh tomatoes and cook them in the stew without blending.

6

Add rice and fry until the sauce is absorbed into the rice.

7

Add chicken broth and mix everything together.

8

Transfer the mixture to a turkey baking tray and cover with foil.

9

Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.

10

Add frozen vegetables and a maggi cube for extra flavor.

11

Bake for an additional 10 minutes.

Equipment Needed

heated panturkey baking tray

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