How to make Jollof Rice ๐ฅ( Step-by-Step) #shortvideo #cooking
Learn how to make rich, smoky, flavorful jollof rice the right way ๐ฅ๐
This recipe brings African flavor with a Caribbean twist ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ค๐พ๐
Perfect with jerk chicken, plantain, or seafood ๐ฎโ๐ฅ
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๐ Ingredients
Rice
โข 2 lb parboiled rice (washed & drained)
Roasted Blend
โข 4 tomatoes
โข 3 red bell peppers
โข 2 scotch bonnet peppers
โข 1 onion
โข 1 head garlic
โข Olive oil
Flavor Base
โข 1 cup oil
โข 1 onion (chopped)
โข 1 cup tomato paste
โข 1 sprig thyme
โข 3 bay leaves
โข 1 tbsp ginger
โข 1 tbsp salt
โข 2 tbsp Spice Jamaica 876 Red Seasoning
โข 2 tbsp Spice Jamaica Reggae Blend
โข 2 tbsp curry powder
Liquid
โข 2โ
cups chicken stock
Finish
โข 3 tbsp butter
โข 1 tomato (diced)
โข ยฝ red onion (chopped)
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๐จ๐พโ๐ณ Step-by-Step Method
1๏ธโฃ Roast vegetables at 400ยฐF for 30โ40 mins, then blend smooth
2๏ธโฃ Heat oil, sautรฉ onions for 1โ2 minutes
3๏ธโฃ Add tomato paste, cook 10โ15 minutes (very important step)
4๏ธโฃ Add blended pepper mix and stir
5๏ธโฃ Season and cook low for 30โ40 minutes until thick and rich
6๏ธโฃ Add washed rice + chicken stock, mix well
7๏ธโฃ Cover with foil + lid and steam 20โ25 minutes
8๏ธโฃ Add butter, diced tomato, and onion
9๏ธโฃ Cover again and steam 20 minutes
๐ Fluff and serve ๐ฅ
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๐ก Pro Tip:
Use parboiled or basmati rice ONLY ๐
Jasmine rice will get mushy โ donโt do it ๐
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This is more than foodโฆ itโs flavor, culture, and experience ๐ฏ
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6 Comments
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Coming from a West African. You did great! Senegal takes the championship. They are the original Jollof (from the Wollif tribe) creator.
I'll give you a 10. That rice looks amazing. And the chicken, too. ๐คค๐คค๐โค
Nigerians ๐ณ๐ฌ make the best jollof and you did great in this video ๐ฏ
Watching from the usa ๐บ๐ธ
Nigerians make the best… my opinion
I'm watching from outside your front door. My nose took me here. Hand mi a plate pan di veranda wid a long glass a lemonade. Hurry up cause mi affi get home fi work ๐๐๐๐