Jollof rice

Name: Jollof rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, roughly chopped; 2 Scotch bonnet chillies, roughly chopped; 150 ml Vegetable oil; 2 tbsp ground ginger; 2 tbsp garlic granules; ¾ tbsp ground coriander; ¾ tsp ground black pepper; 25 ml Maggi Liquid Seasoning; 2 vegetable stock cubes; 200 g tomato purée; 1½ tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 250 g jasmine rice; 250 g basmati rice

This traditional West African rice dish is both a delicacy and a staple. Rita’s secret is blending two different types of rice, which creates extra flavour and texture. It’s delicious on its own or served alongside spiced roast chicken.

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Vegetarian

Serves6
CourseMain meal
Prepare10 mins
Cook40 mins
Total time50 mins
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1 medium onion, roughly chopped
2 Scotch bonnet chillies, roughly chopped
150ml Vegetable oil
2 tbsp ground ginger
2 tbsp garlic granules
¾ tbsp ground coriander
¾ tsp ground black pepper
25ml Maggi Liquid Seasoning
2 vegetable stock cubes
200g tomato purée
1½ tsp dried thyme
1 tsp fine sea salt
250g jasmine rice
250g basmati rice

Bring a kettle to the boil. Put the onion and chillies in a small food processor and blend to a smooth paste. Put the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat, add the paste and fry for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the spices and cook for 2 minutes more. Meanwhile, put the Maggi seasoning and stock cubes in a jug and pour over 150ml just-boiled water. Add the stock mixture to the pan with the tomato purée and thyme. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
Thoroughly wash the rice twice, then add to the pan with 700ml water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for 12 minutes. Give the rice a good stir, cover with foil, replace the lid and put back on the heat for 10 minutes.
Check the rice, fluffng it up with a fork. If it’s not yet cooked through and fluffy, add another 50ml water and cook, covered, on a low heat for another 5-6 minutes. Allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

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