This traditional Sierra Leonean dish is a delicious combination of tomato rice, cooked with a unique blend of spices and herbs. The dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Sierra Leone with a twist.
Ingredients
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2 cups rice
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4 tablespoons oil
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2 onions chopped
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2 cloves garlic
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2 cups diced tomatoes
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
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0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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2 cups vegetable broth
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0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Vegetarian
gluten-free
Tomato Rice
Sierra Leone
Main Dish
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- short description
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft.
Add the spices and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the rice and broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the parsley and serve.
- detailed description
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Add the coriander, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the rice and vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in the parsley and serve.
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