Nigerian

Jollof Rice with Fried Plantains

Name: Jollof Rice with Fried Plantains
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Nigerian
Ingredients: 4 cups long-grain rice; 2 cups tomato paste; 1 onion, chopped; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp paprika; 2 ripe plantains, sliced

Nigerian one-pot rice dish with tomatoes, peppers, and spices, served with fried plantains.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice and drain. In a pot, heat oil, add onion and sauté until soft. Add tomato paste, peppers, salt, thyme, and paprika.
Stir in rice and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Fry plantain slices in oil until golden. Serve rice with fried plantains.
Ensure rice is fully cooked and not underdone.

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