Description
Native Jollof Rice (Iwuk Edesi) is a signature West African dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its blend of aromatic tomatoes, peppers, and spices. Ideal for family feasts or casual dinners, this vibrant rice dish delivers rich flavors in every bite. Whether paired with grilled chicken or fried plantains, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
- 4 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger.
- Blend the tomatoes and red bell peppers until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions until golden brown.
- Add the blended tomato mixture to the pot and cook for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
- Stir in the rice until well-coated with sauce. Pour in chicken broth or water to cover the rice.
- Season with thyme, curry powder, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover the pot with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 30-40 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg