West African Jollof Rice With Cayenne By Food
“West African Jollof Rice is superb! I grew up eating this rice and every eaten at every party where the host is West African. Every West African country has its own version, However, this is the best! Enjoy!
½ tbsp butter
1 tsp dried thyme, if using fresh2 tbsp would be perfect
1 onion, sliced
1 celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced (remove the seeds & white stuff)
3 garlic cloves(as per taste)
1 cup chicken breast, diced not cooked preferably, omit if vegan
½ inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
2 tbsp cayenne, add more if you want it hotter
3 tbsp tomato paste, I love using hunts
2 large tomatoeschopped finely
1 carrot, cubed(or 1 small can pureed tomatoes)
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
½ cup portebello mushroom(optional)
peas(You can use frozen mixed veggeis)
salt
¼ cup cilantro (to garnish) or 1⁄4 cup parsley (to garnish)
CategoryLunch, Dinner, One PotCuisineWest African Recipes, Nigerian RecipesCooking MethodMain Course
Ingredients
½ tbsp butter
1 tsp dried thyme, if using fresh2 tbsp would be perfect
1 onion, sliced
1 celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced (remove the seeds & white stuff)
3 garlic cloves(as per taste)
1 cup chicken breast, diced not cooked preferably, omit if vegan
½ inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
2 tbsp cayenne, add more if you want it hotter
3 tbsp tomato paste, I love using hunts
2 large tomatoeschopped finely
1 carrot, cubed(or 1 small can pureed tomatoes)
1 bay leaf
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
½ cup portebello mushroom(optional)
peas(You can use frozen mixed veggeis)
salt
¼ cup cilantro (to garnish) or 1⁄4 cup parsley (to garnish)
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