Sea Food Jollof Rice
A Tasty Sea Food Jollof Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups parboiled or long-grain rice
- 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels, etc.), cleaned and deveined
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 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) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup seafood broth or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
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.1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 onion, finely chopped
- Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the pot. Sauté for a few minutes until the peppers start to soften.1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant1 tablespoon ginger, minced, 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Mix in the paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Let the spices cook for a couple of minutes to release their flavors.1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Add the can of diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- Pour in the seafood or chicken broth, and add the thyme and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, mussels, etc.), cleaned and deveined, 1 cup seafood broth or chicken broth, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon thyme
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop.
- Remove the bay leaf and blend the mixture using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth. If using a regular blender, be sure to let the mixture cool slightly before blending.
- Return the blended mixture to the pot and bring it back to a gentle simmer.
- Add the mixed vegetables and seafood to the pot. Cook for a few minutes until the seafood is almost cooked through.1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., peas, corn)
- Add the soaked and drained rice to the pot, and stir well to combine with the seafood and vegetable mixture.
- Add enough water to cover the rice by about 1 inch. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 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 Seafood Jollof Rice hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro and lemon wedges.Lemon wedges for serving, Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Notes
Enjoy the delightful flavors of seafood and spices in this Seafood Jollof Rice dish!
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