Jollof Rice Recipe

Name: Jollof Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean beef or 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes; salt and white pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying); 1 34 pints stock or 1 34 pints water; 3 large onions; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 fresh red chilies, finely chopped; 4 large tomatoes, peeled and mashed; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 1 cup green beans; 1 cup mushroom, sliced; 1 bell pepper, cubed; 1 lb long-grain rice; fresh parsley (to taste) or fresh coriander, chopped (to taste); 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb lean beef or 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes
salt and white pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying)
1 34 pints stock or 1 34 pints water
3 large onions
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
4 large tomatoes, peeled and mashed
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup green beans
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 bell pepper, cubed
1 lb long-grain rice
fresh parsley (to taste) or fresh coriander, chopped (to taste)
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped, for garnish

1
Season meat cubes with salt and pepper; cover and let sit 1-2 hours.
2
Heat oil in fry-pan and fry meat until brown.
3
Remove from oil and add to stock in large saucepan.
4
Simmer until meat begins to softened; remove from heat.
5
Drain excess oil from fry-pan, leaving enough oil to fry onions, garlic and chilies until golden.
6
Add tomatoes, tomato paste, half the vegetables and 1 cup stock from meat mixture; stir and simmer gently.
7
Add in uncooked rice, cover and simmer slowly for about 15 minutes.
8
Arrange remaining vegetables on top of rice and simmer until rice absorbs all the stock.
9
Add water if necessary.
10
Garnish with egg and parsley.

929

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean beef or 1 lb chicken, cut into cubes, salt and white pepper, to taste, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for frying), 1 34 pints stock or 1 34 pints water, and more.

Yes, Jollof Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Jollof Rice

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