Name: Nigerien Jollof Rice
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Niger
Ingredients: 2.00 cups long grain parboiled rice; 4.00 cups chicken stock; 1.00 lb chicken; 1.00 cup chopped tomatoes; 1.00 cup chopped bell peppers; 1.00 tbsp curry powder; 1.00 tsp thyme; 1.00 tsp cayenne pepper; 1.00 tsp salt

This Nigerien Jollof Rice recipe is a staple food enjoyed in most West African homes. This version from Niger is a one-pot dish that is packed with flavors from various spices, herbs, and a generous amount of vegetables.

Ingredients

2 cups long grain parboiled rice
4 cups chicken stock
1 lb chicken
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt

Jollof Rice Nigerien Cuisine One-pot dish West African Cuisine Main Course
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short description

Wash and cook rice.
Marinate and cook chicken.
Prepare and cook the sauce.
Combine everything and let it cook.

detailed description

First, wash the rice under running water until the water runs clear. Then cook it in boiling water for 10 minutes, drain and set aside.
Marinate the chicken with salt, thyme, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes then cook until browned.
In the same pot, add chopped tomatoes and bell peppers. Cook until they are soft.
Add the cooked rice and chicken to the pot, stir to combine everything. Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked.

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