HOW TO MAKE JOLLOF COCONUT RICE

 Recipe>

1. Rice (2cups)


2. Coconut milk


3. Curry and thyme (powder)


4. Goat/beef meat - stock - water


5. Ginger and garlic (crushed)


6. Onions (chopped)


7. Seasoning cube/powder/magi


8. Fresh hot peppers (scotch bonnet)


9. Fresh tomatoes


10. Tomatoes paste


11. Red and yellow bell peppers (chopped)


12. Veg.oil and salt to taste.


PROCEDURES>

(*Step1*) Start by blending the fresh tomatoes, fresh peppers and one big onion into a paste.

Use the paste to prepare tomato stew/ sauce and set aside in a clean plate.


(*Step2*) On  medium low heat;

Place your pot, add some veg.oil, sliced onions, crushed garlic and stir fry for few minutes.

(*Step3*) Now, add the blended mixture (from *Step1*), season and spice with seasoning cube, curry, and salt to taste.

Stir and combined together; Allow frying for some minutes (10 - 15mins)


(*Step4*) Wash and cut goat meat (or any of your preference)

Add the pieces into the pot (on a medium low heat) add some water, season with chopped onions, thyme and seasoning cubes.

Cook until the meat is tender and tasty.

Drain out the meat stock and set aside.


(*Step5*) Add the meats to the pepper stew (from *Step3*)

Stir and combine the meat to make it juicy-moist

Add the bell pepper (red and green).

Cook for few minutes and set aside.

(*Step6*) Wash the rice and rinse thoroughly

Parboiled

Drain and set aside.


(*Step 7*) On  medium low heat;

Get a clean pot; add the coconut milk, meat stock and stew (from *step5*)

Bring to boil before adding your parboiled rice;

stir and incorporate all together (with a spatula)

Add some salt to taste (adjust the spice/flavours here if necessary)

Cover with lid and allow to cook through

(check from time to time; ensure the water doesn't dried or burnt before cook through)

Once the rice is ready;

Turn off the heat, (allow cooling for some minutes)

Serve with chilled drink

Enjoy with friends and family!.

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