Express Jollof Rice & Plantains Fries| Express Jollof rice with plantains fries

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Jollof rice is the quintessential rice dish in West African cuisine. It's especially popular in Nigeria and Ghana, and both countries often argue about who makes the best Jollof rice. Before I started food blogging, I knew very little about this delicious dish. Which is a real shame! I still vividly remember the moment a few years ago when I published my first Jollof rice recipe . Back then, I faced my first minor backlash because, from someone's perspective, I was supposedly preparing the recipe completely wrong. However, I can't recall exactly whether this feedback came from a Nigerian or a Ghanaian. I managed to defend myself by simply ignoring it. After all, it was my own interpretation of Jollof rice. My blog isn't called " Cameroonian and West African Cuisine Reinterpreted" – with the emphasis on "  Reinterpreted.

Since then, I've prepared Jollof Rice several times, "à ma façon," and I'm always very pleased with the result. Of course, all my variations are derived from the original, but adapted to my needs. This new recipe, with a focus on speed, came about because this recipe is not only about delicious taste but also quick preparation. I was very happy with the result again.

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Express Jollof Rice & Plantains Fries| Express Jollof rice with plantains fries

Prep time : 15 minutes

Cook time 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 200g rice​
• 2 carrots
• 2 onions
• 400g diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp paprika paste (or 1 tsp paprika powder)
• 1 spring onion
• 1 tbsp Magic Sauce
• 1 tsp garlic paste (or 4 cloves of garlic)
• 1 tbsp Jollof spice mix
• 50 ml sunflower oil
• 1 tsp chez Fadi's Hot&spicy Sauce (optional)

For the Plantains Fries

• 2 yellow plantains
• some frying oil

Instructions 

• Wash the rice thoroughly and cook it in a rice cooker with a little oil, salt, Jollof spice mix and 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Meanwhile, peel the carrots and onions and dice them into small cubes
• Heat the oil in a pot, add the onions, garlic paste, Jollof spice mix and salt, stir well and sauté for about 2 minutes
• Then add the paprika paste, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, the chopped canned tomatoes, the diced carrots, and the Magic Sauce. Mix everything well and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes over medium heat
• Then add the cooked rice, mix well, add another generous tablespoon of Jollof spice mix and about a glass of water, mix well again, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes on very low heat

Plantains Fries

• Meanwhile, peel the plantains and cut them into small pieces. Heat a pan with frying oil and fry the plantains until golden brown.
• Remove the cooked plantains from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel
• Serve the cooked Jollof Rice in a bowl alongside the cooked Plantain Fries and enjoy hot

Notes

For those who like it slightly spicy, you can add a teaspoon of Chez Fadi's Hot&Spicy Green Sauce.

Bon appetite!

Fadi

Course: Stews, main course

Cuisine: African, West African

Keyword: African cuisine, West African cuisine