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Jollof Stew Recipe

A delicious West African dish made with rice, tomatoes, and spices.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine West African
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups Rice
  • 1 can Tomato paste
  • 4 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Thyme dried
  • 1 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, and sauté until golden brown.
  • 2. Add tomato paste and cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Add chopped tomatoes, thyme, curry powder, and paprika. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  • 4. Add rice and stir to coat with the tomato mixture.
  • 5. Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  • 7. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add some chopped chili peppers.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Jollof, Rice, Stew
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