Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon) Recipe

Name: Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or olive oil); 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato puree; 1 1/4 cups coconut milk (light or thinned down coconut milk); 2 carrots, peeled and diced; hot pepper, to taste (jalapeno for less heat, or use green bell pepper if you like); salt, to taste; 1 small slice ginger, finely chopped (1/2-inch); 1 bay leaf; 1 1/4 cups long-grain rice, washed; 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced; 1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or olive oil)
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon tomato puree
1 1/4 cups coconut milk (light or thinned down coconut milk)
2 carrots, peeled and diced
hot pepper, to taste (jalapeno for less heat, or use green bell pepper if you like)
salt, to taste
1 small slice ginger, finely chopped (1/2-inch)
1 bay leaf
1 1/4 cups long-grain rice, washed
1/4 lb mushroom, sliced
1 small green pepper, seeded and chopped

1
Fry the onion in hot oil, in a large saucepan, for a few minutes.
2
Add the tomatoes and tomato puree. While stirring, fry over medium heat for 5 - 6 minutes.
3
Stir in 1/4 cup of the coconut milk and continue to cook until the mixture is reduced and thick. Add the rest of the coconut milk, carrots, pepper, ginger, bayleaf and salt.
4
Bring to the boil, and add the rice and the remaining vegetables, stirring with a fork.
5
Reduce to a low heat, cover and cook until the rice has absorbed most of the liquid.
6
Remove the lid, cover with foil and replace the lid until the rice is done.

369

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons peanut oil (or olive oil), 4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 1 teaspoon tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buea Coconut Joloffe Rice (Cameroon)

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