When I served the rice it did not look right but to my aunt’s credit she ate the gloopy mess. Jollof rice is a one pot dish that is eaten all over West Africa so it comes in many guises but it is always a striking and vivid shade of orange. Jollof RiceServes 4-6Ingredients800g basmati rice800g of tinned peeled plum tomatoes2 large red sweet pointed peppers (approx. 250g)2 large peeled Spanish onions2 red scotch bonnets (deseed if necessary)2 tbsp tomato puree20g fresh ginger2 large cloves garlic2 heaped tbsp curry powder2 heaped tbsp of all-purpose seasoning e.g. 4 Mince the ginger and garlic then fry gently with the all-purpose seasoning in a large stock pot or similar.

Source: The Irish Times July 05, 2020 04:52 UTC