Nigerian Jollof Rice.
Nigerian Jollof rice is known to be one of the most popular food in Nigeria because of its mostly served in in occasions
INGREDIENTS
7 Servings
* 1.75 Fryer chichen,fry in
* 1.75 Lime, cut into half,salt to taste
* 1.75 Clove garlic, minced
* 1.75 Water
* 3.5 Tomatoes,peeled
* 3.5. Onions
* 7. Red bell pepper
* 1.75 Tomatoes sauce 8oz
* 1.75 Red pepper,crushed; or 1-1/2 teaspoon; cayenne
* 3.5 Bay leaves
* 0.88 Thyme
* 2.62 Rice
* 5.25 Pounds meat may be substituted for the chicken
* 0.88 cup of peanut oil
........HOW TO COOK.........
*Rub meat/Chicken pieces with cut sides of lime or Lemon , Season with salt and sprinkle with garlic.Let marinate for at least 1 hour.
*In a stewing pot,slimmer chicken/meat with about 1 cup of water until tender.Drain,reserving stock.
*Mince 1 tomato,1 onion and bell peppers. Heat oil in stewing pot and fry meat/chicken until golden.Add minced vegetables, tomato Sauce and crushed red pepper or Cayenne. Stir in bay leaves and thyme. Saute until vegetables are soft. Add rice and cook over medium heat for a few minutes, stir constantly. Add reserved stock,slowly, stirring constantly.
*Cover and cook over low heat until rice is almost soft, stirring occurred to keep rice from sticking. Slice remaining onion and tomato. Add to rice and continue cooking over low heat,well covered, until rice is tender. It may be necessary to add small amounts of boiling water to keep the rice from sticking.
*Your Jollof Rice is ready,you can now serve with salad,moimoi,fried plantain, e.t.c. as you like.
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