Nigerian Jollof Rice
Jollof rice is a beloved dish across West Africa, with Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal each fiercely defending their version as the definitive one.
Nigeria's beloved one-pot rice dish, simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce until deeply smoky at the base — the centrepiece of celebrations and the source of endless West African rivalry.
Ingredients
Method
Fry diced onion in oil, then add the blended tomato-pepper mixture and cook down until thick, about 20 minutes.
Add rice and stir to coat thoroughly in the sauce.
Pour in enough stock to just cover the rice, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25-30 minutes.
Let a light char develop at the base for authentic smoky flavour, then fluff before serving.
Resist stirring once the rice is simmering — this is what allows the prized smoky bottom layer to form.
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