Typical African recipes
Jollof rice
Serves: 4-6 people
Calories per portion: Approximately 400-500 calorie
Preparation time: ~15 minutes
Cooking time: ~45 minutes to 1 hour
Jollof rice is a popular and typical West African dinner recipe. Here is a recipe for a basic version of Jollof rice:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of long-grain rice
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Instructions :
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, water, ginger, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and bring to a simmer.
- Add the rice and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with some fried plantains or chicken.
Jollof rice is a versatile dish that can be served with different types of meats like chicken, beef, or fish, or with vegetables. The recipe can also be varied with a combination of different types of grains like rice, millet, or corn. The level of spiciness can be adjusted to personal taste.
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