Best Jollof Rice Recipe | Flavour Network

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, peeled and cut in half
• 2 small scotch bonnet (or habanero), stems removed
• 2-inch ginger, peeled
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, cut in half
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 cup unsalted crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable oil (canola and sunflower oil also work well)
• 1 medium-large Spanish onion sliced thinly
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 ½ tsp curry powder
• 1 bouillon cube, chicken, beef or shrimp (optional)
• 1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• 5 cups Jasmine rice
• 2 ½-3 cups water