Nigerian Jollof Rice

🧂 Ingredients

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  Arroz de grano largo

  500g
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  Tomates maduros

  6 grandes
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  Cebolla

  2 grandes
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  Pimiento rojo

  2 unidades
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  Chile habanero

  2 unidades
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  Aceite de palma

  100ml
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  Concentrado de tomate

  3 cucharadas
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  Caldo de pollo

  750ml
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  Cúrcuma

  1 cucharadita
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  Curry en polvo

  2 cucharadas
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  Tomillo seco

  1 cucharada
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  Sal

  al gusto

📋 Instructions

1. 1

   Blend tomatoes with onion, red bell pepper and chili until smooth.

2. 2

   Heat palm oil in a large pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add blended tomato mixture and cook 10 minutes until it darkens.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste and mix well.

5. 5

   Add chicken stock, turmeric, curry powder, thyme and salt.

6. 6

   Bring to boil and reduce heat. Cook 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Add washed and drained rice to the pot.

8. 8

   Stir well so rice absorbs the red color.

9. 9

   Cover and cook on low heat 25-30 minutes until rice is tender.

10. 10

    If dry, add a bit more hot stock.

11. 11

    Let rest 5 minutes covered before serving.

12. 12

    Serve with fried chicken, fried plantains and coleslaw salad.