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Spicy Jollof Rice

Yields1 Serving
 2 Large Yellow Onions, Roughly chopped
 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil (80mL) + 2 tablespoons, divided
 14 oz diced tomatoes (395g), 2 cans
 6 oz tomato paste (170g), 1 can
 1 habanero pepper
 2 teaspoons curry powder
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 0.5 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
 3 chicken bouillon cubes, crushed
 2.5 cups Jolly Rice (500g), rinsed
 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
 1.5 cups water (360ml)
 Jolly Jollof Spice mix, as per preference
1

Add onions, oil (2 tbsp) to blender. Pulse until smooth and transfer to medium bowl.

2

Add in blender diced tomatoes, tomato paste and habanero pepper. Pulse until smooth and transfer to medium bowl.

3

Heat remaining oil (1/3 cup) over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed pot.

4

Add onion puree. Cook until puree browning and no more water in the pot.

5

Stir tomato puree and add curry powder, Jollof spice mix, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs and bouillon cubes.

6

Cook for 20-30 minutes until stew is half and is deep red.

7

Add rice, mixed vegetables and water. Boil, then reduce heat to low and cover pot with foil and lid.

8

Simmer for 30 minutes more until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Enjoy!

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