Name: Baked Jollof Rice Recipe By African Bites
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: West African Recipes
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (42ml-56ml) vegetable oil; 1 medium onion , diced, (red or white onions); 1 tsp (1.6g) fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme , optional; 1 tbsp (8g) minced garlic or (9.7g) garlic powder; 3 cups (591g) rice , long-grain, uncooked rice (I used Basmati); 1 tbsp (7g) paprika; 2 (4g) chicken bouillon; salt and pepper to taste; 1 14-ounce can of tomato sauce or puree; 4 (1000ml) chicken broth or water ( 5 1/4 cups for stove top); 1 scotch bonnet pepper or ¾ teaspoon hot pepper; 1 lb (453.59g) vegetables (optional)

RatingDifficultyBeginner

Baked Jollof Rice Recipe By African Bites

Yields4 Servings

Prep Time5 minsCook Time1 hr 15 minsTotal Time1 hr 20 mins

Jollof Rice – Easy, flavorful and perfectly cooked African classic dish Jollof rice both made completely in the oven and on stovetop. Perfect for regular nights or special occasions!

3 tbsp (42ml-56ml) vegetable oil

1 medium onion , diced, (red or white onions)

1 tsp (1.6g) fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon (1g) dried thyme , optional

1 tbsp (8g) minced garlic or (9.7g) garlic powder

3 cups (591g) rice , long-grain, uncooked rice (I used Basmati)

1 tbsp (7g) paprika

2 (4g) chicken bouillon

salt and pepper to taste

1 14-ounce can of tomato sauce or puree

4 (1000ml) chicken broth or water ( 5 1/4 cups for stove top)

1 scotch bonnet pepper or ¾ teaspoon hot pepperomit if cooking for kids

1 lb (453.59g) vegetables (optional) can be peas and carrots, green beans or corn