Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups long grain parboiled rice
• 400g tomato paste
• 3 red bell peppers
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers
• 1 large onion
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt to taste

Method

1. 1

   Blend tomatoes, peppers and half the onion into a smooth paste.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large pot and fry remaining onion until golden.

3. 3

   Add tomato blend and fry on medium heat for 20 minutes until paste darkens.

4. 4

   Add chicken stock, thyme, curry and salt — bring to boil.

5. 5

   Wash rice and add to pot — stir well.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Stir halfway through to prevent burning at the bottom.