Looking for a fast way to cook Jollof rice? Authentic, delicious-tasting Jollof Rice in the convenience of a rice cooker or Instant Pot? I hear you saying, ‘Sign me up already.’
Now, let’s be very clear. The depth of good Jollof rice is in the base. There are loads of techniques to make a good base. You start with the right combination of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Chop, season, and roast to perfection. Then you infuse the oil with onions and spices. Fry the tartness out of the tomato paste. Introduce your roasted base. Then introduce your spices, including curry, thyme, white pepper, etc. Cook until everything is well-married. Now you can move on to cooking your Jollof in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. This is, give or take, a 45-60 minute prep process.
That doesn’t sound so easy, does it? Truth is, a well-cooked base is non-negotiable when it comes to good Jollof.
Now, let’s be very clear. The depth of good Jollof rice is in the base. There are loads of techniques to make a good base. You start with the right combination of peppers, onions, and tomatoes. Chop, season, and roast to perfection. Then you infuse the oil with onions and spices. Fry the tartness out of the tomato paste. Introduce your roasted base. Then introduce your spices, including curry, thyme, white pepper, etc. Cook until everything is well-married. Now you can move on to cooking your Jollof in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. This is, give or take, a 45-60 minute prep process.
That doesn’t sound so easy, does it? Truth is, a well-cooked base is non-negotiable when it comes to good Jollof.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Jar AtareFoods JollofNow paste
- 3 cups parboiled or sella basmati rice
- 3-4 cups broth or water*
- 3-4 stock cubes – to taste
- Salt – to taste
Directions
- Wash the rice until water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- In your instant pot or rice cooker, add the broth (water), JollofNow. Stir until well incorporated.
- Taste the broth and add more salt, stock cube and or pepper as needed.
- Stir in washed rice
- If using a rice cooker, turn on the cook function and cover. If using instant pot, turn on the rice function and cover.
- Once done. stir to combine. Add in some butter and freshly sliced tomatoes if you are feeling fancy.
That’s all!!! it’s literally less than 5 minutes of prep to make perfectly delicious Jollof Rice. Serve your Jollof with choice of protein. I love mine with Fried egg and grilled turkey wing.
Recipe note: I am recommending 3 0r 4 cups of liquid simply as a matter of preference. If you prefer a just rice texture of rice, use 3 cups. If you prefer softer textured rice, use 4 cups.
Recipe note: I am recommending 3 0r 4 cups of liquid simply as a matter of preference. If you prefer a just rice texture of rice, use 3 cups. If you prefer softer textured rice, use 4 cups.
