How to Cook Jollof Rice in the Oven
Ingredients
- Rice2 cups
- Tomato paste¾ cups
- Onion · chopped1
- Garlic · minced5 cloves
- Ginger powder · grated1 tsp
- Oil¼ cups
- Stock cube2
- Salt1 tsp
- White pepper¼ tsp
- Bay leaf1
- Smoked paprika1 tsp
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in 3 cups of water. Add the ginger, paprika, white pepper, bay leaf, salt and seasoning cubes and mix well. Stir in the rice until evenly mixed.
- Cover the skillet with aluminium foil and bake for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley.
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