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Christmas Noche Buena
Jollof Rice - Nigerian Christmas Feast
Nigeria's beloved festive rice - one-pot rice cooked in tomato sauce with vegetables and meat. This vibrant dish brings Nigerian families together for Christmas celebrations, representing joy and abundance.
105
Total Minutes
10
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
30 min
Prep Time
75 min
Cook Time
105 min
Total Time
Ingredients (12 items)
4.00 cups
Long grain rice
parboiled
2.00 lbs
Chicken pieces
1.00 can
Tomato paste
6 oz
6.00 large
Fresh tomatoes
blended
3.00
Red bell peppers
blended
2.00
Scotch bonnet peppers
2.00 large
Onions
chopped
5.00 cups
Chicken stock
2.00 tbsp
Curry powder
2.00 tsp
Thyme
dried
3.00
Bay leaves
0.50 cup
Vegetable oil
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Season and fry chicken pieces until golden. Set aside.
15 minutes
2
Fry onions in same oil. Add tomato paste, cook until oil separates.
8 minutes
3
Add blended tomatoes and peppers. Cook 20 minutes until reduced.
20 minutes
4
Add curry, thyme, bay leaves, and stock. Bring to boil.
5
Stir in rice and chicken. Season with salt and bouillon.
6
Cover tightly, reduce heat to low. Cook 30 minutes without stirring.
30 minutes
7
Check if rice is tender. If not, add small amount of water and cook more.
10 minutes
8
Fluff rice, serve with fried plantains and coleslaw.