Jollof Rice Recipe

Name: Jollof Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-6 pieces chicken; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1/4 lb. cubed salt pork or ham; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme, crushed; 1 1/2 c water; 1-6 once can tomato paste; 1 1/4 c uncooked rice; Any combination of green peas or chopped string beans, carrots, green pepper or tomatoes, adding up to 2 cups

Servings: persons

4-6 pieces chicken
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 lb. cubed salt pork or ham
2 cubes beef bouillon
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme or 1 sprig fresh thyme, crushed
1 1/2 c water
1-6 once can tomato paste
1 1/4 c uncooked rice
Any combination of green peas or chopped string beans, carrots, green pepper or tomatoes, adding up to 2 cups

1
Season chicken with salt and black pepper.
2
In large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
3
Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides.
4
Place chicken in a kettle and set aside. Add onions and salt pork to oil in frying pan and saut until onions are transparent.
5
Add onions and pork to kettle.
6
Set frying pan aside.
7
Add bouillon cubes, red pepper, thyme, 1 1/2 c. water and tomato paste to kettle; stir well.
8
Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
9
Add rice to frying pan and stir to coat with oil.
10
Add rice and vegetables to kettle, stir well and cover.
11
Cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender.

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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: 4-6 pieces chicken, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, 1/4 c. vegetable oil, 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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