Africa: Nigeria: Nigerian Jollof Rice INGREDIENTS:
Tomatoes
Red Bell Peppers
Habanero Pepper
Red Onion
Long Grain Rice
Vegetable Oil
Yellow Onion
Tomato Paste
Curry Powder
Dried Thyme
Bay Leaves
Chicken Broth or Water
Salt & Pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
To a blender, add the tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion and chili pepper. Blend until smooth.
Place a heavy 6-quart pot on medium-high heat.
Add the oil and sliced yellow onion. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes stirring regularly until browned on the edges.
Add the tomato puree to the pot along with the tomato paste, curry powder, thyme and bay leaves.
Bring it to a boil.
Add the rinsed rice and broth mixture to a pot and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Simmer covered for 10 minutes. Stir the pot to prevent sticking.
Simmer 10 minutes more and check whether the rice is tender.
Repeat this process until the rice is tender
