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Jollof Rice

Serves 4

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Ingredients

* Basmati rice x3 cups 
* Chopped tomatoes x1 can 
* Red and orange bell pepper x2 
* Scotch bonnets x2 
* Tomato purée 3/4 squeezes
* Red onion x1
* Bay leaves x2 
* Chicken stock cube 
* All purpose seasoning x3 tablespoons 
* Thyme x1 tablespoon
* Mixed herbs x1 tablespoon 
* Chilli flakes x1 tablespoon 
* Liquid maggi x3 squirts

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Method

* Finely chop your bell peppers, scotch bonnets and red onion. 
* Fill a pan with oil and sauté half of your onions and tomato purée for 5-6 mins.
* In a blender place the remaining onion, bell peppers and scotch bonnets (can season with salt and pepper).
* Pour the mixture into a pan and stir. Add the 
* chicken stock, all-purpose, thyme, mixed herbs, chilli flakes, liquid maggi and bay leaves. Leave to simmer for 15 on a low heat.
* Rinse your rice until the water is clear to remove any starch.
* The pan mixture should be thick, drain rice and add to the pan. Add water to cover just above the rice and cook for 15 mins.
* Every 10-15 mins stir rice to ensure it is cooking.
* After 30 mins or when the rice looks done your dish is complete.

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Tasty Tip

This dish can be served as is or you can add plantain, meat of your choice and a side salad.

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