Smokey Jollof

Ingredients

• • 2 cups long-grain parboiled rice
• • 1 lb chicken, beef or shrimp (optional)
• • 1 onion, chopped
• • 3 cloves garlic, grated
• • Scotch bonnet/cayenne pepper (to taste)
• • 1 can tomato paste
• • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
• • 1 tsp thyme
• • 2 bay leaves or mixed herbs
• • Chicken or vegetable broth, as needed
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • Smoked paprika (optional)
• • Smoked seasoning (optional)

Method

1. 01

   1. Season and cook the chicken, beef or shrimp separately if using.

2. 02

   2. Blend/prepare the pepper-tomato base. Sauté onion and garlic in oil, then add the tomato mixture and cook down.

3. 03

   3. Add thyme, bay leaves and seasoning. Add washed rice and enough broth/water to cook it.

4. 04

   4. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked protein and mix through.

5. 05

   5. Rest briefly before serving. For extra smoky flavour, allow the bottom to toast very lightly before removing from heat.

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