Nigerian Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 350 g Long grain rice
• 800 g Canned tomato
• 2 pieces Red bell pepper
• 2 moyens Onion
• 3 clove Garlic
• 15 g Fresh ginger
• 1 piece Scotch bonnet pepper
• 700 ml Vegetable broth
• 4 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 tsp Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Make a sauce: blend the tomato, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger.

2. Step 2

   Heat the oil and sauté the finely chopped onion for 5 minutes.

3. Step 3

   Add the sauce and tomato paste, cook for 5 minutes over medium-high heat.

4. Step 4

   Pour in the broth and add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil.

5. Step 5

   Add the rice, stir well and cover. Cook for 20 minutes over low heat.

6. Step 6

   Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes before serving.