Recipe of the day: Jollof rice (Nigerian party version) with jerk chicken & plantain

               

Total time: 1hr8mins                Yield: 4 servings       Level: Easy

            prep: 8mins

            cook: 1hr

Jollof rice is a popular dish in many parts of West Africa. Jollof rice can be prepared in different ways. As far as I'm concerned, the party version is the best because of the extra flavor which is smoke ^_^. 

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      Ingredients

• 4 cups rice
• 5 large tomatoes
• 1 large red pepper
• 4 scotch bonnets
• 1 large onion
• 1 medium can tomato paste
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 3 bouillon cubes
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons curry
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
• 2 ripe plantains

   Tools/Equipment

• Medium pot
• Cooking spoon
• Cooker
• Blender
• Knife
• Plastic bowl(s)

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    Directions

      (Jollof rice)

• Parboil the rice 
• Blend the pepper' and onion
• Heat oil in the pot
• Pour the blended pepper and tomato paste, leave to fry
• Add the chicken stock and boil (you could also add seasoning' if it's not enough)
• Add the parboiled rice and water. Make sure the level of water and rice is the same.
• Cover with foil paper and cook on low/medium heat
• After, add the blended pepper kept, sliced tomatoes & onions
• Cover again with foil paper and simmer
• After, stir and leave to burn a little (this method will give you the smoky taste)

      (Plantain)

• Slice or dice the plantain
• Add salt to taste
• Heat oil and fry plantain until it's golden brown

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Raheenah 

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