How to cook Nigeria Jollof Rice

NIGERIA JOLLOF RICE

This dish consisting of chicken and Rice is very popular in Nigeria. It is reminiscent of Creole rice to which North Americans are more accustomed. You can double the quantities if you desire a larger quantity of this recipe.

PREPARATION TIME: 30mins COOKING TIME:60mins SERVING SIZE:8

INGREDIENTS

• 15 ml olive oil

• 0.3kg boneless skinless chicken breasts

• 250ml onions

• 2 garlic cloves

• 15ml chili peppers

• 1000ml chicken broth

• 2 carrots, medium

• 1/2 green pepper

• 115g fresh green beans

• 115g sliced brown mushrooms

• 2 large tomatoes

• 25ml tomato paste

• 0.5ml salt

• 0.5l long dried grain brown Rice

• 8 lettuce leaves

• 60ml cilantro, minced

• 1 egg

PREPARATION

1. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Cut boneless, skinless chicken breast into half-inch (1.25 cm) thick pieces. Put them in the pot and brown until a nice golden color is obtained.

2. Pack them to one side of the pot and add the diced onion along with the minced garlic and cayenne pepper (optional). Sauté for a few minutes until tender.

3. Add the chicken broth, cover, and simmer over low heat while you prepare the vegetables.

4. Cut the carrots and green pepper into half-inch (1.25 cm) thick dice and green beans into one-inch (2.5 cm) long pieces. Slice the mushrooms. Add the vegetables to the broth and chicken mixture. Brew.

5. Dice the fresh tomatoes. Pour the tomatoes, tomato puree, and salt into the pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer.

6. Finally, add the uncooked rice and mix—cover and cook for 45 minutes on a low heat, or until the rice is done. While the rice is cooking, you will need to add broth or water. If necessary, add small amounts at a time. Stir the mixture during cooking to prevent the Rice from sticking.

7. When ready to serve, garnish the bottom of a serving dish with lettuce leaves. Stack a mountain of Rice in the middle. Garnish with chopped cilantro and hard-boiled egg slice.

COOKING TIPS

• If you would like a gluten-free version of this recipe, be sure to use gluten-free chicken broth.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

1. CALORIES

280kcal

1. PROTEIN

15g

1. LIPIDS

5g

1. SATURATED FAT

1.5g

1. CARBOHYDRATES

46g

1. FIBRES

4g

1. SUAGR

5g

1. CHOLESTEROL

45mg