Oven Party Jollof Rice | Party Jollof Rice from the Oven

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Jollof rice is a very well-known rice dish in West Africa. The name of the dish varies depending on the region, as does the recipe. The preparation is similar to that of Cameroonian riz sauté or Senegalese riz gras.

When you're online, it's almost impossible to escape the flood of Jollof rice recipes. You get the feeling you've been unwittingly caught up in some fad. For every author, their recipe is the true one, the original. I say, to each their own.

Since my goal is to reinterpret African dishes, this often means adapting recipes, either with new or alternative ingredients, or adjusting the preparation method to my needs. Strictly following recipes isn't for me. I need to be able to experiment in the kitchen. The main thing is that it tastes good!

So now let's get down to business: today we're having Jollof rice , baked in the oven.

Ingredients

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300g parboiled long grain rice

4 large tomatoes

4 tbsp tomato paste

200ml cooking oil

1 tbsp white pepper

1 tbsp paprika powder

2 large onions

1 chili pepper 

6 cloves of garlic

1 finger of fresh ginger

Salt

1 tbsp Magic Sauce / Magic Sauce savory (or Maggi cubes)

Approximately 300ml of water

preparation

1. Place garlic, ginger, pepper, and water in a blender and blend well
2. Puree the tomatoes as well
3. Place chopped onions in a pot with salt and oil and sauté for about 2 minutes
4. Add tomato paste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the tomato starts to stick to the bottom of the pot.
5.  Add the pureed tomatoes, stir well, and sauté for about 5 more minutes
6. Add the pureed garlic, ginger, and pepper mixture, the paprika powder, and the rice. Mix well and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Add water, magic sauce and a whole chili pepper, mix well and bring to a simmer
8. Then place in a casserole dish and cover well with aluminum foil to prevent the liquid from escaping
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes
10. (Optional) Slice 1 onion and 1 large tomato thinly, add to the cooked rice, mix well, cover again with aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes. Done!

You can serve it with fried/grilled fish, meat, or salad.

Bon appetite!

Et voilà! Bon appétit!