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Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is a popular rice dish in West African countries. It is one pot rice that is popularly served at wedding parties, birthday parties, naming ceremonies and other types of Nigerian parties. There are different variations of West African Jollof rice. There is Senegalese jollof rice, Ghana jollof rice, Liberia jollof rice, Nigerian jollof rice to mention a few. Jollof rice is cooked in tomato sauce with spices. Mostly spicy jollof rice because Africans don’t play with their peppers and heat however it can be cooked to suit preference.

Nigerian jollof rice is the ultimate African rice dish. No Nigerian party is complete without jollof rice. A Nigerian party without jollof rice is not a party. That is how highly Jollof rice is regarded. Nigerian jollof rice is legendary. If there’s no other food present at a party, you can be sure Nigerian jollof rice would be. Typical charactetistics of Nigerian jollof rice include rich red colour, smokey flavour, seperate grains, full and delicious.

Ingredients

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Long-grain parboiled rice, rinsed
3 Cups
Vegetable oil
1/4 Cups
Onion, finely chopped
1 Large
Minced Garlic
3 Cloves
Red bell peppers
2 Medium
Ripe tomatoes, blended or finely chopped
3 Large

Method

  1. Marinate and Grill Chicken

    • In a bowl, combine oil, smoked paprika, cayenne, ginger, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

    • Rub marinade over chicken thighs and let rest at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).

    • Preheat your grill or oven broiler. Grill chicken until cooked through and slightly charred, about 6–8 minutes per side. Set aside.

  2. Prepare Jollof Rice in the Platinum Oval Roaster

    • Heat vegetable oil in the Oval Roaster over medium heat.

    • Sauté onions until translucent (5 minutes). Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

    • Stir in blended bell peppers, tomatoes, tomato paste, and Scotch bonnet (if using). Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and aromatic.

    • Season with smoked paprika, thyme, curry powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Cook the Rice

    • Add rinsed rice to the tomato mixture, stirring well to coat the grains.

    • Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.

    • Reduce heat to low, cover with lid, and simmer for 25–30 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed. Avoid stirring too often.

  4. Finish

    • Stir in frozen peas if using, and cook another 5 minutes with lid on.

    • Remove bay leaves.

  5. Serve

    • Plate the Jollof rice directly from the Oval Roaster, topping with the grilled spicy chicken. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.