Jollof Rice

Ingredients

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• 3 cups long-grain rice, rinsed
• 4 cups chicken stock or water
• 4 medium tomatoes
• 2 medium red bell pepper
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 medium onion
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Let’s make it

1. Blend tomatoes, bell pepper, and half the onion until smooth.
2. Heat oil, add the remaining chopped onion and tomato paste, and fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add the blended sauce, bay leaf, thyme, curry powder, salt, and black pepper; simmer 15 to 20 minutes until reduced.
4. Stir in the rice and stock, cover, and cook on low heat for 25 to 30 minutes until the rice is tender.
5. Rest 5 minutes, fluff, and serve.