Chakalaka Jollof Rice
Recipe for Chakalaka Jollof Rice, combining the vibrant flavors of South African Chakalaka with the beloved Jollof Rice:
Ingredients
- 2 cups parboiled or long-grain rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz) baked beans in tomato sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley 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
- 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 chopped red, yellow, and green bell peppers to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the peppers start to soften.1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 yellow bell pepper chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Stir in the diced carrots and mixed vegetables. Cook for a few more minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.2 carrots, peeled and diced, 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn)
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Mix in the curry powder, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Let the spices cook for a couple of minutes to release their flavors.2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they break down and become soft.2 tomatoes, chopped
- Pour in the can of baked beans in tomato sauce and mix well with the vegetable and spice mixture.1 can (14 oz) baked beans in tomato sauce
- Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the flavorful mixture.
- Add enough water to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to taste
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it sit for a few minutes to steam.
- Serve the Chakalaka Jollof Rice hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Notes
Enjoy the fusion of Chakalaka's zesty and spicy flavors with the comfort of Jollof Rice!
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