Jollof Rice

Updated at: Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:50:12 GMT

Step 1

Start by making the obe ata: combine all of the ingredients (peeled and deseeded) into a blender except for the oil. Blend on high until as smooth as possible. Into a pot add the oil and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 20 minutes (until reduced to ⅔ of its original volume)

Step 2

In a bigger pot, add the neutral oil and the sliced red onion. Cook on medium for 5-6 minutes and slice the garlic while you wait. Add that to the pot as well followed by the turmeric and tomato paste. After two minutes of stirring add the rice, stir, add the stock, bay leaf and thyme, salt and pepper to taste and cover tightly (if your lid has a hole, cover with alluminium foil first, followed by the lid).

Step 3

Turn the oven on 175C, and once at temperature bake the tightly closed rice in the pot for about 30 minutes. Take it out and let it cool down for 15 minutes without opening the lid. Finally open, fluff the rice with a fork and adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

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