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Cameroonian Jollof Rice

Cultural Context

Jollof Rice has roots in West African cuisine, with each country claiming its own version. In Cameroon, it is often prepared for celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing togetherness and community. The dish's vibrant flavors and colors reflect the rich agricultural diversity of the region. Today, Jollof Rice has gained popularity beyond Africa, inspiring numerous adaptations worldwide, each celebrating local ingredients and tastes.

AfricanCMmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups basmati long grain rice
4 medium tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1 large onion
2 tablespoons garlic and ginger paste
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb chopped boiled beef
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon seasoning powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup mixed frozen veggies
for garnish parsley

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

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while white rice is more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides protein with fewer calories, while beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can mimic the flavor of bay leaves at a lower cost.

1

Heat vegetable oil in a hot pot.

2

Fry chopped boiled beef until deep brown, then set aside.

3

In the same pot, fry diced tomatoes and onions until the oil floats.

4

Add a little more oil to a hot pan and sauté mixed frozen veggies until the water from the ice dries off, about 3-5 minutes, then set aside.

5

Add tomato sauce to the pot with the fried tomatoes and onions.

6

Mix in garlic and ginger paste, seasoning powder, curry powder, salt, and white pepper, combining everything well.

7

Add in the beef broth of your choice.

8

Add the washed basmati rice to the pot, ensuring the rice is perfectly washed until the water runs clear to prevent stickiness.

9

Stir in diced parsley, then cover with aluminum foil and reduce heat to trap in the heat, cooking until the rice is tender without adding any water.

10

Once the rice is cooked, add in the sautéed veggies and fried beef, mixing everything together well.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Jollof RiceJollof

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