Party Jollof Rice
Who doesn’t like sweet delicious, tasty and spicy Party Jollof Rice, I do yearn for it until I got this lovely recipe, give it a try You’ll love it like I do.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the passata, tomato purée, chilies, onions, peppers, garlic, rosemary, thyme, ground coriander and paprika in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
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Add the cherry tomatoes and the blended tomato sauce.
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Bring to boil, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the stock, bay leaves, rice, 1½ teaspoons salt and a large pinch of black pepper.
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Stir to combine and bring to the boil.
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Reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the rice from sticking, until the rice is cooked through.
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Turn off the heat, cover with the lid and leave to steam for 15 minutes without removing the lid.
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Meanwhile, heat the sunflower oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.
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Fry the plantain for a few minutes on each side until golden and tender.
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Spoon the jollof rice into warmed plates and add the plantain on the side.
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Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve with a green salad alongside.
