Jollof Rice Recipe

Popular and spicy West African chicken and rice dish.
Jollof Rice picture

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 20 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient, Interest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Onion1 Large, sliced
 Stewed tomatoes2 Can (10oz)
 Tomato Paste1/2 Can (10oz)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Cayenne pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Red pepper flakes1/2 Teaspoon
 Worcestershire sauce1 Tablespoon
 Rosemary1 Teaspoon, chopped
 Water2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
 White rice1 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked
 Carrots1 Cup (16 tbs), diced
 1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed and snapped into 1 to 2 inch pieces
 Ground nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

Pour oil into large saucepan. Cook onion in oil over medium-low heat until translucent.
Stir in stewed tomatoes and tomato paste, and season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce and rosemary. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stir in water, and add chicken pieces. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in rice, carrots, and green beans, and season with nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until the chicken is fork-tender and the rice is cooked, 25 to 30 minutes.

Comments

Anonymous

Anonymous says :

I am a Nigerian and this is not the true recipe for jollof rice.
Posted on: 20 July 2011 - 10:42am
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Ganesh Dutta says :

Looks Delicious. It is quite interesting African dish. Jollof name is also interesting.
Posted on: 10 April 2008 - 12:54pm
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