Roscoe’s Jollof Rice
Description
Roscoe's Jollof Rice is a fragrant and spicy dish made with jasmine rice cooked in a rich tomato and pepper base. It's a popular West African dish that's known for its vibrant flavors and is often served at gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 ⦁ (14.5 ounce)
- 1 red ⦁ bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1 red ⦁ onion, cut into chunks
- 4 garlic ⦁ cloves
- 2 tablespoons ⦁ minced fresh ginger
- 1 red ⦁ jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 Scotch ⦁ bonnet pepper, cut in half
- ⦁ ½ cup palm oil
- 2 red ⦁ onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon ⦁ tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ⦁ ground turmeric
- 2 beef ⦁ bouillon cubes (such as Maggi)
- 1 teaspoon ⦁ smoked paprika
- 3 cups ⦁ jasmine rice
- 1 teaspoon ⦁ thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1 bay ⦁ leaf
- ⦁ Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups ⦁ water
Instructions
- ⦁ Combine the tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, ginger, red jalapeno, and Scotch bonnet pepper in a blender; blend until smooth.
- ⦁ Heat the palm oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the onions from the pan.
- ⦁ Pour the blended tomato mixture into the Dutch oven and cook on low heat until reduced by half. Stir in the tomato paste, turmeric, Maggi cubes, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes an even deeper red, about 2 minutes.
- ⦁ Stir in the jasmine rice, thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in the water and cover the pot with a lid. Cook on low heat for 35 minutes.
- ⦁ Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, taste, and adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Blend the Ingredients:
Cook the Onions:
Prepare the Tomato Base:
Cook the Rice:
Rest and Serve:
Read it online:
https://duabaafrofoods.co.uk/recipe/roscoes-jollof-rice/
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