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Jollof Rice
Jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables and meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.
Jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables and meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.
Cooking time1 hour
Prep time15 minutes
Servings4 portions

- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 tablespoons Blue Band margarine
- 1 cup Canned tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 large onion blended
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 Scotch bonnet chilli peppers blended
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 stock cube
- salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- Wash the Rice thoroughly to get rid of the starch and set it aside.
- To a large pot, heat oil and Blue Band Margarin, Add the Chopped Onions, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato paste and let fry for 10-15 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
- Add in the blended Tomatoes, Onions, Scotch Bonnet, Red Bell Peppers, Stock Cube, and the remaining spices, Mix and fry for 30 minutes.
- Add the Chicken Stock and Salt and cook for an additional 10minutes.
- Add the washed rice, stir and lower the heat cover the pot with a lid and cook the rice on low for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Add some Blue Band Margarine and allow to melt in for added flavor and grain Separation.
- Cover with a lid and allow to steam for 3-5minutes.
- Once cooked, fluff with a fork and serve.
Energy (kcal) | 511 kcal |
Energy (kJ) | 2139 kJ |
Protein (g) | 10.3 g |
Carbohydrate incl. fibre (g) | 93.1 g |
Carbohydrate excl. fibre (g) | 88.1 g |
Sugar (g) | 9.2 g |
Fibre (g) | 5.0 g |
Fat (g) | 11.0 g |
Saturated fat (g) | 1.6 g |
Unsaturated fat (g) | 8.6 g |
Monounsaturated fat (g) | 3.0 g |
Polyunsaturated fat (g) | 5.6 g |
Trans fat (g) | 0.5 g |
Cholesterol (mg) | 1 mg |
Sodium (mg) | 578 mg |
Salt (g) | 1.44 g |
Vitamin A (IU) | 1832 IU |
Vitamin C (mg) | 56.4 mg |
Calcium (mg) | 65 mg |
Iron (mg) | 5.78 mg |
Potassium (mg) | 725 mg |
