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Oven Party Jollof Rice - Party Jollof Rice from the Oven

Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 1 hour
Servings 4
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. In Cameroon and Senegal, for example, it is known as riz sauté or riz gras.

Ingredients

  • 300g parboiled long grain rice
  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 200 ml cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp white pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika powder
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 Chili pepper/ Scotch bonnet
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 Finger fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp  Magic Sauce / Magic Sauce savory (( or Maggi cubes ))
  • 500 ml water
  • Salt

Instructions 

  • Place garlic, ginger, pepper, and water in a blender and blend well
  • Puree the tomatoes as well
  • Place chopped onions in a pot with salt and oil and sauté for about 2 minutes
  • Add tomato paste and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the tomato starts to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  •  Add the pureed tomatoes, stir well, and sauté for about 5 more minutes
  • Add the pureed garlic, ginger, and pepper mixture, the paprika powder, and the rice. Mix well and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add water, magic sauce and a whole chili pepper, mix well and bring to a simmer
  • Then place in a casserole dish and cover well with aluminum foil to prevent the liquid from escaping
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 45 minutes
  • (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!

Notes

You can serve it with fried/grilled fish, meat, or salad.
Bon appetite!
Fadi♥
Course: Main course
Cuisine: African, West African
Keyword: African, African cuisine, African food, West African cuisine