{"product_id":"nigerian-jollof-rice-kit","title":"Nigerian Jollof Rice Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eLong-grain rice cooked in a thick stew of tomato, pepper and onion until every grain is coated. Let the bottom catch a little and it tastes like party jollof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 hr 15 min · Serves 6 · Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tilda-pure-basmati-rice\"\u003eTilda Pure Basmati Rice\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gino-pepper-and-onion-tomato-seasoning-mix\"\u003eGino Pepper \u0026amp; Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jumbo-chicken-stock-cubes\"\u003eJumbo Chicken Stock Cubes\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e size has twice as much of everything, so it feeds twice as many.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eYou’ll also need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cups long-grain parboiled rice, rinsed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tin (400 g) plum tomatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 red bell peppers and 1–2 scotch bonnets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 onions (one blended, one sliced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup vegetable oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp dried thyme, 2 bay leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 cups chicken stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMethod\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend the tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnets and one onion until smooth. Boil the blend in a pot until it has reduced by about half.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat the oil in a heavy pot and soften the sliced onion. Stir in the tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes until it darkens and the raw taste goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the reduced pepper blend, the crumbled stock cubes, curry powder, thyme and bay leaves. Fry for 10–15 minutes, stirring, until the oil rises to the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in the rinsed rice so every grain is coated, then add the stock to just level with the rice. Season with salt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover tightly (foil under the lid helps) and cook on low heat for 30–35 minutes without stirring, until the rice is tender. Add a splash of water only if it dries before it is cooked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn off the heat and leave covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve with fried plantain and chicken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCook’s tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the smoky \"party\" flavour, turn the heat up for the last 3–4 minutes and let the bottom scorch slightly without stirring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePhoto: DromoTetteh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zineeno’s","offers":[{"title":"Regular","offer_id":45935427715141,"sku":"ZIN-KIT-NIGERIAN-JOLLOF-RI","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Family","offer_id":45940846624837,"sku":"ZIN-KIT-NIGERIAN-JOLLOF-RI-FAM","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/6552\/0197\/files\/nigerian-jollof-rice-kit-white-34986.jpg?v=1791720137","url":"https:\/\/zineenos.com\/products\/nigerian-jollof-rice-kit","provider":"Zineeno's ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}