Kiki Foodies Shows Us How to Make the Perfect Jollof Basmati Rice
There are few food combinations as satisfying as a generous serving of jollof rice, tender beef and sweet, caramelised plantain. If you’ve been looking for a recipe to recreate that perfect plate at home, Kiki Foodies is showing us exactly how to do it. This recipe uses sella basmati rice, a rich tomato and pepper mix, and well-seasoned beef to create a plate of jollof that is flavourful, fluffy and packed with that unmistakable Nigerian party-jollof goodness. Add some golden fried plantain on the side and you have a meal that needs very little introduction. Here’s how to make it. Ingredients For the Beef 600 g beef ½ teaspoon salt Handful sliced onion ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 bouillon cube Few sprigs thyme ½ to 1 cup water For the Pepper Mix 300 g tomatoes, about 3 to 4 Roma tomatoes 250 g red bell peppers, about 2 medium peppers 1 Scotch bonnet, seeds removed, or skip it for less heat ½ red onion ½ garlic bulb, optional Few sprigs fresh thyme Oil, for drizzling For the Rice ¼ cup oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cups sella basmati rice, about 600 g 6 oz tomato paste, about 165 g […]
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