Jollof Rice without Tomato Paste

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: African, Nigerian

Keyword: jollof rice, rice, rice recipe

Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Ogechi

Jollof Rice without Tomato Paste is easy-to-make and a recipe you should have on deck. It is savory, spicy, and holds depth like the traditional recipe.

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Equipment

1 pot
1 blender
1 chopping knife

Ingredients

3 cups parboiled rice
2 red bell peppers
2 red onions
1 yellow onion
2 scotch bonnet peppers optional
5 plum tomatoes
5 garlic cloves
1 ½ tablespoons bouillon seasoning
2 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1 tablespoon curry powder
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Sauce Preparation

Preheat oven to 425° F.
Place tomatoes, red bell peppers, and red onions on a baking tray with cooking spray.
After 35-40 minutes, remove tray from the oven and set aside.
Place roasted veggies in a blender with scotch bonnets and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and set aside.

Jollof Rice Preparation

In a stock pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add chopped yellow onion.
After one minute, add curry powder, thyme, nutmeg and mix together.
Next, add puree mixture to the pot along with 3 bay leaves. Put the heat on low/medium and let it cook for 10 minutes.
Now add washed rice and 5 cups of water to the pot. Mix everything together with the remaining seasoning. Taste and adjust salt/pepper accordingly.
Place foil over the pot before covering with the lid. (For even cooking). Make sure the stove is on a low setting.
After 30 minutes, check and adjust water until rice is cooked.
Enjoy!
Once it is done, remove from the stove and pair with your favorite protein

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