Jollof Rice

Jollof Rice is a highly popular West African rice dish that is made out of rice, tomatoes/ tomato sauce, spices/herbs.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine West African

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Servings 4 People

Calories 280 kcal

3/4 Cup Cup Canola Oil
4 Habanero Peppers You can use fewer or more depending on your tolerance level
2 Cloves Garlic
1.5 Cups Cups Tomato Paste You can also use fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce
2 Cups Water
1 Cube Cube Bouillon
1 Tbsp Seaoned Salt
5 Cups Basmati Rice
5 Cups Chicken Stock / Broth You can add more if you like your rice softer or stickier
1/4 Pound Ginger Blended
1 Bulb Onion

First of all, warm up your oil in a saucepan for five minutes
Add the onions and let it cook for about 5 minutes
Add the blended garlic and ginger
Add the tomato paste and 2 cups of water. Stir for a few minutes until the sauce is nice and smooth and let it simmer for about 15- 20 minutes.
You can now include the Basmati Rice and let it cook for another 30 minutes. Cover the rice mix with a foil wrap with the saucepan lid over it. The foil traps the steam and allows it to cook a well and faster. Stir the mix every 5 - 10 minutes until cooked. Your world famous Jollof rice is ready!