Description
Bring bold flavor to your table with this Authentic West African Jollof Rice recipe. Made with parboiled rice, tomatoes, bell peppers, and traditional spices, this one-pot rice dish is a beloved West African comfort food. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
4 large tomatoes
2 red bell peppers
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 large onion
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1/3 cup neutral oil
Instructions
1. Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, scotch bonnet, and half the onion until smooth.
2. In a large pot, heat oil and sauté chopped onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened. Add blended mixture, thyme, curry powder, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer 15–20 minutes until thick.
4. Rinse rice thoroughly and add to the pot. Stir to coat. Pour in broth to just cover the rice.
5. Cover tightly with foil and lid. Reduce heat to low and cook for 30–40 minutes without stirring.
6. Fluff with a fork and serve hot, scraping the bottom for crispy “party rice.”
Notes
Use parboiled rice for best texture.
Adjust the scotch bonnet to your preferred spice level.
Let the sauce reduce well before adding rice to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg