Nigerian Jollof Rice

Step-by-step

1. 1

   Blend bell peppers, tomatoes, scotch bonnet, and 1 onion until smooth. Pour into a pot and simmer 15 minutes to reduce by a third.

2. 2

   Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear. Drain.

3. 3

   In a heavy pot, heat oil. Dice the second onion and sauté 5 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   Add garlic, ginger, curry, thyme. Toast 1 minute.

5. 5

   Stir in tomato paste, cook 2 minutes. Add reduced pepper-tomato mixture and bay leaves. Simmer 10 minutes until oil pools on top.

   10 min timer

6. 6

   Add rice and stock. Stir once. Cover tightly. Reduce heat to lowest.

7. 7

   Cook 20 minutes without lifting the lid.

   20 min timer

8. 8

   Off heat, rest covered 10 minutes. Fluff. Discard bay leaves.