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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!!!