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Jollof Rice
A delicious flavorful savory rice. Jollof rice pairs well with any meat, stew, or veggie.
Course
Drinks, Main Course
Cuisine
African, Cooking With Tammy, West African
Keyword
Jollof, Jollof Rice, Rice
Author
cookingwithtammy
Ingredients
4
tbsps
oil
salt
black pepper
1
onion
medium diced
2
tsp
thyme
fresh
1
tbsp
garlic
minced
cups
rice
long grain / basmati
1
tbsp
paprika
1
chicken bouillon
1
14 oz can
tomato sauce
or 1 tomato bouillon
4
cups
chicken broth
or water
1
scotch bonnet
or hot pepper sauce
veggies
peas, carrots, corn
Instructions
Using medium-high heat, start with heating oil in a medium to a large saucepan.
Add diced onions, garlic, and thyme, cook for 2 minutes until the onions become translucent.
After 2 minutes add rice, paprika, bouillon, salt, and pepper.
Stir to combine the seasoning with the rice.
Once the rice becomes brown and fragrant add tomato sauce, chicken broth, and hot pepper.
Bring to a boil.
Cover with a lid and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is softened.
Allow the rice to sit for about 10-15 minutes to lock in the flavors.
This rice is even tastier a day later. :)
Enjoy!!!