Jollof Rice

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Jollof Rice.

• 2 pounds cooked meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (use chicken, bacon, shrimp, or smoked pork)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/2 cup green peppers
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 can low-sodium whole tomatoes
• 2 cans no-salt added tomato paste
• 8 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 cups white rice
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 1/2 cups water

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Sauté cooked meat in oil until slightly brown.
3. In a large kettle, sauté yellow onion, green pepper, and ginger in vegetable oil until onions are soft.
4. Add whole tomatoes and simmer for five minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, 2 quarts water, salt, black pepper, thyme, and red pepper.
6. Add cooked meat, simmer 20 minutes longer.
7. In a 2-quart saucepan, cook rice in chicken stock and water until tender.
8. Add salt and pepper to taste.
9. Pour the rice in a deep bowl and arrange the meat in the center.