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A bowl of yellow rice garnished with green herbs sits on a white surface, accompanied by a sprig of parsley and a white cloth napkin—a beautiful Rice Recipe inspired by Fusion Jollof Rice.

Fusion Jollof Rice Recipe

A woman in a tan jacket standing in a kitchen.Emily White
A fusion dish combining traditional Nigerian jollof rice with fresh French tomatoes and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Meal Type Dinner
Cuisine Nigerian
Servings 4
Calories 571 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $7
Shopping Cost$23

Equipment

  • Large pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups long-grain rice rinsed
  • 4 large tomatoes blended
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Instructions
 

Sauté vegetables:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
    1 large onion, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic

Cook the tomato mixture:

  • Add the blended tomatoes, tomato paste, and chopped bell pepper to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces and thickens.
    4 large tomatoes, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1 red bell pepper

Add spices and rice:

  • Stir in thyme, curry powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the rinsed rice and stir well to coat the rice with the tomato mixture.
    1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt and pepper to taste

Add broth and cook:

  • Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
    2 cups chicken broth

Add fresh herbs:

  • Once the rice is cooked, stir in the chopped parsley and basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
    2 cups long-grain rice, 1/2 cup fresh parsley, 1/4 cup fresh basil

Serve:

  • Serve hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Adjust the spice levels to your preference by adding more or less curry powder and paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 939mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3745IUVitamin C: 82mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Fusion Food, Jollof Rice, Nigerian Cuisine

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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