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Jollof Rice

This vegan Jollof Rice is a hearty African dish is rice stewed in tomato broth with a mix of spices and served with a side of plantains!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 2 servings
Calories 245 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Blender
  • Skillet/Pan

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • ½ medium red bell pepper
  • ¾ medium red onion ¼ sliced thinly, ½ chopped
  • ¼ small scotch bonnet pepper for optional spiciness // stem removed
  • pinch red chili flakes
  • 1¾ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp pink salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • white pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp Caribbean/Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • ½ cup long grain parboiled rice rinsed
  • ½ tsp vegan butter

Instructions
 

  • Blend the first five ingredients (for the onions, only the chopped ones here, and for the broth only ½ cup) together in a food processor until smooth.
  • Pour into a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, add the oil and sliced onion. Add in the seasonings.
  • Turn the heat to low. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add in the curry powder and bay leaf. Stir for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Add tomato mixture from Step 1. Stir and let it sit for about 10 minutes with the lid halfway on, letting the mixture reduce.
  • Add the remaining broth to the pot and bring it to a boil on medium high heat for about one minute. Continue stirring it so it doesn't stick to the pot.
  • Turn the heat to low. Rinse the dry rice a few times with water in a separate bowl, until the water is not milky.
  • Add the rice and butter. Stir and cover with a piece of aluminum foil, then put a lid on the pot.
  • Keep the heat on low for 30-40 minutes. Stir it every five minutes, making sure the rice doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • If it starts to stick, add more broth or warm water if the rice is not fully cooked. Once cooked, remove from the heat and serve with fried plantains or mixed vegetables!

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