Spicy African Jollof Rice

Recipe at a glance

Category: African Cuisine
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Blend tomatoes, red pepper and half the onion.
2. Heat oil and sauté the remaining chopped onion.
3. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the blended tomato mixture.
5. Add curry powder, thyme, paprika and chilli.
6. Cook the sauce for 10–15 minutes.
7. Add washed rice and chicken stock.
8. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender.
9. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Uhuru Spice Highlight: Curry Powder, Thyme, Paprika & Chilli.