Roscoe's Jollof Rice

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Roscoe's jollof rice recipe is fragrant and spicy jasmine rice cooked in a pureed tomato and pepper base.

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Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Updated on October 23, 2024
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joloff rice on white plate with scattered sliced onion
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Stand Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can tomatoes

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped

  • 1 red onion, cut into chunks

  • 4 garlic cloves

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

  • 1 red jalapeno, cut in half lengthwise

  • 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, cut in half

  • 1/2 cup palm oil

  • 2 red onions, thinly sliced

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 beef bouillon cubes, (such as Maggi® beef cubes)

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 3 cups jasmine rice

  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried or fresh

  • 1 bay leaf

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups water

Directions

  1. Combine tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, garlic, ginger, red jalapeno, and Scotch bonnet in a blender; blend until smooth.

  2. Heat palm oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove onions from the pan. 

  3. Pour in tomato base and cook on low until reduced by half. Stir in tomato paste, turmeric, Maggi cubes, and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, until the mixture reduces and becomes an even deeper red, about 2 minutes.

  4. Stir in rice, thyme, and bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in water and cover with a lid. Cook on low for 35 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit covered for 15 minutes.

  5. Fluff rice with a fork, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

joloff rice on white plate with scattered sliced onion

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
14g Fat
25g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 175mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 41mg 45%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 238mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.