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Liberian Jollof Rice

Name: Liberian Jollof Rice
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Liberia, West Africa
Ingredients: 3 cups long-grain rice, washed; 300 g chicken pieces; 200 g smoked turkey, chopped; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 4 medium tomatoes, blended; 2 large onions, chopped; Â¼ cup vegetable oil

Liberia's distinctive jollof rice, often made with a mix of meats and seasoned with Liberian-style spice blends. Rich, tomatoey, and packed with protein.

Country

Liberia

Region

West Africa

Time

80 min

Serves

Level

medium

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Recipe overview

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Liberian Jollof has its own character, often incorporating more meats and a slightly sweeter tomato base. It is the centrepiece of every celebration and gathering.

What the dish tastes like

Liberia's distinctive jollof rice, often made with a mix of meats and seasoned with Liberian-style spice blends. Rich, tomatoey, and packed with protein.

When to cook it

Best for Celebrations, with a medium cooking level and about 80 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Fried plantain and pepper sauce

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How to cook it

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Cook the meats

Season chicken and smoked turkey with salt, pepper, and onions. Boil until chicken is tender. Reserve stock.

Cook meats 20:00

Fry the base

Heat oil, fry onions until golden. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes. Add blended tomatoes and cook until reduced.

Fry base 15:00

Add rice

Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in 4 cups meat stock. Add cooked meats. Cover tightly.

Cook

Cook on low heat for 30-35 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed the sauce.

Cook rice 35:00

Serve

Fluff and serve with fried plantain and pepper sauce.

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