Addme Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice is a beloved and iconic West African dish, known for its rich, vibrant flavor and deep cultural significance. It is a one-pot rice dish typically prepared with tomatoes, onions, peppers, and a blend of spices, giving it a bold, savory, and slightly smoky taste.
The dish is widely enjoyed across countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Cameroon, each with its unique twist and preparation style.
- Serves: 5 People
- Prep Time: 70min
- Cooking: 40 min
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 3 Rice
- 2 Tomato Paste
- 4 Addme
- 1 Oil
- 1 Onion
For Dressing
- 1 2 Scent leaves
- 2 Cup Drinks
Nutritional Information
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Calories
155cal -
Fat
140gm -
Trans
5gm -
Calcium
7% -
Carbs
34gm
Procedure
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20minMark As Complete
Gather all ingredients.
Begin by assembling all the necessary ingredients for your Jollof Rice: rice, tomato paste, Addme (rehydratable mixed vegetable, protein, and seasoning sachets), oil, and onions. Having everything prepared ensures a smooth cooking process and minimizes interruptions. Proper preparation is key to creating this delicious meal efficiently.
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20minMark As Complete
Set a pot with water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
Fill a pot with water and place it on the stove over medium-high heat. Allow the water to reach a rolling boil. This step is essential for parboiling the rice, which helps to remove excess starch, ensuring your Jollof Rice has the perfect texture.
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40minMark As Complete
Parboil 1 derica of rice, drain out the water, and set the rice aside.
Add 1 derica (a common West African rice measurement) of rice to the boiling water. Let it cook for a few minutes until partially softened but not fully cooked. Drain out the water to remove excess starch and set the rice aside. Parboiling is crucial to prevent the rice from becoming overly sticky or mushy in the final dish.
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3minMark As Complete
Rehydrate 6-8 sachets of Addme with hot water for 3 minutes, then set aside.
Open 6-8 sachets of Addme and pour their contents into a bowl. Add hot water to rehydrate the mix for three minutes. This step revitalizes the blend of vegetables, protein, and seasonings, making it ready to infuse the dish with its rich flavors. Set it aside while you prepare the base of your Jollof Rice.
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3minMark As Complete
Heat oil in a pot.
Place a pot on the stove over medium heat and pour in a generous amount of cooking oil. Allow the oil to heat up but not smoke. This creates the base for frying the onions and building the rich flavors characteristic of Jollof Rice.
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1minMark As Complete
Add sliced onions and fry for 1 minute.
Add sliced onions to the hot oil and sauté for about a minute until they soften and release their aroma. The fried onions enhance the flavor of the oil, forming the foundation of the tomato sauce.
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5minMark As Complete
Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook briefly.
Add the tomato paste to the fried onions and stir thoroughly. Cook the mixture for a few minutes to remove any raw taste and develop a rich, savory flavor. This step is vital for achieving the bold and vibrant base that makes Jollof Rice so flavorful.
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5minMark As Complete
Add the rehydrated Addme along with its seasoning and mix well.
Pour the rehydrated Addme, along with its seasoning, into the pot. Stir thoroughly to combine the tomato paste and Addme. The vegetables and protein blend enrich the dish, adding depth and a nutritious touch to the sauce.
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2minMark As Complete
Stir in the parboiled rice until completely combined. Allow it to steam for 2 minutes.
Add the parboiled rice to the pot and stir well to ensure every grain is coated with the rich tomato and Addme mixture. Cover the pot and let the rice steam on low heat for about two minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the sauce.
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5minMark As Complete
Serve your delicious and nutritious Jollof Rice!
Once the rice is fully infused with the sauce and perfectly steamed, transfer it to a serving dish. Your Jollof Rice is now ready to enjoy—flavorful, nutritious, and satisfying, thanks to the ease and convenience of Addme!
