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Braai Jollof Rice

Avatar photoLaila Yetunde
A Tasty Braai Jollof Rice Recipe
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups parboiled or long-grain rice
  • 1 lb boneless chicken or beef, cubed
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 13 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Wood chips or chunks for smoking (e.g., hickory, mesquite)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for about 30 minutes, then drain.
    2 cups parboiled or long-grain rice
  • Marinate the cubed chicken or beef with paprika, ground coriander, ground cumin, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
    1 lb boneless chicken or beef, cubed, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste), Salt and pepper to taste, 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Prepare your braai (barbecue) by lighting the charcoal and letting it burn until it's covered with white ash. If using a gas grill, preheat it to medium-high heat.
  • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent
    1 onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
    13 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened
    1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • Add the marinated chicken or beef to the pot and cook until it's browned and cooked through.
    1 lb boneless chicken or beef, cubed
  • Mix in the mixed vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
    1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn), Salt and pepper to taste
  • Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot and stir to combine with the meat and vegetable mixture.
  • Transfer the rice mixture to an ovenproof dish
  • Create a small foil packet filled with wood chips or chunks. Poke a few holes in the packet and place it on the hot coals or on the grill grates of your gas grill.
    Wood chips or chunks for smoking (e.g., hickory, mesquite)
  • Place the ovenproof dish with the rice mixture on the grill grates away from direct heat. Close the lid of the grill and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the flavors from the smoke
  • Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.
    Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
  • Serve your Braai Jollof Rice alongside grilled meats and other barbecue favorites.

Notes

Enjoy the unique smoky twist on Jollof Rice, perfect for a South African braai gathering!
Keyword Braai Jollof Rice
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