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Rice dishes

Nigerian Jollof Rice

West Africa's iconic dish: rice stained red by a spiced tomato base, with the characteristic smoky flavor of palm oil. The soul of any Nigerian celebration.

⏱️ 60 minutes
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👥 6 servings
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🧂 12 ingredients

🧂 Ingredients

  • ✓
    Arroz de grano largo
    500g
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    Tomates maduros
    6 grandes
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    Cebolla
    2 grandes
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    Pimiento rojo
    2 unidades
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    Chile habanero
    2 unidades
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    Aceite de palma
    100ml
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    Concentrado de tomate
    3 cucharadas
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    Caldo de pollo
    750ml
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    Cúrcuma
    1 cucharadita
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    Curry en polvo
    2 cucharadas
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    Tomillo seco
    1 cucharada
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    Sal
    al gusto

📋 Instructions

  1. 1

    Blend tomatoes with onion, red bell pepper and chili until smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Add blended tomato mixture and cook 10 minutes until it darkens.

  4. 4

    Stir in tomato paste and mix well.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock, turmeric, curry powder, thyme and salt.

  6. 6

    Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add washed and drained rice to the pot.

  8. 8

    Stir well so rice absorbs the red color.

  9. 9

    Cover and cook on low heat 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.

  10. 10

    If dry, add a bit more hot stock.

  11. 11

    Let rest 5 minutes covered before serving.

  12. 12

    Serve with fried chicken, fried plantains and coleslaw salad.

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