🥥 PRETTY'S COCONUT JOLLOF RICE *INGREDIENTS:* - 3 cups long-grain rice / basmati - 2 cups coconut milk - 1 cup chicken stock or water - 4 large tomatoes - 2 red bell peppers - 4 scallions (spring onions) - 1 green bell pepper - 3 pieces green scotch bonnet pepper - 4 large onions - 4 tbsp powdered pepper - 4 tbsp tomato paste - 150 ml coconut oil - 1 tsp ginger powder or fresh ginger - 2 seasoning cubes (shrimp flavour) - 1 tsp salt - 3 bay leaves - 1 tbsp nutmeg powder - Cooked chicken, beef or fish for serving *STEPS:* *1. Prepare the ingredients* Wash rice and all vegetables properly. *2. Blend* Blend the tomatoes, red bell peppers, green bell pepper, spring onions, scotch bonnet peppers and onions until smooth. *3. Fry the onions and tomato paste* Heat coconut oil in a large pot. Add sliced onions and fry until slightly softened. Add the tomato paste and fry for a few minutes. *4. Add the blended mixture* Pour in the blended vegetables. Add the ginger, powdered pepper, nutmeg, 1 seasoning cube, and bay leaves. Stir well. *5. Cook the sauce* Allow the mixture to cook over medium heat until it thickens and the oil begins to rise to the top. *6. Add the coconut milk* Pour in the coconut milk and chicken stock. Stir and allow it to simmer for a few minutes. *7. Add the rice* Add the washed rice and stir thoroughly so the rice is well coated with the sauce. *8. Cook the jollof* Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat. Stir occasionally and add the rest of the seasoning, add a little water or stock if needed until the rice is tender and fully cooked. *9. Add the protein & Serve* Turn off the heat and leave the pot covered for 5-10 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot. Fry or grill your chicken/beef and serve with salad and shito.
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