CORNED BEEF JOLLOF RICE RECIPE

This dish is inspired by my Mum, as it was a firm favourite during my childhood.

I’m paying homage to my Mum and my fond childhood memories. Watch the full recipe and video on my YouTube channel , ‘Ndudu by Fafa’.

INGREDIENTS 

250g of Basmati rice

300ml of Beef Stock

1 tin of Corned Beef

1 large slices Onion

300g of Plum Tomatoes

80g of Tomato paste

30g of Thyme

40ml of Water

10ml of Vegetable oil

Half a teaspoon of grated Nutmeg

3 Bay leaves

1 Habanero chilli

GINGER BLEND

40g of Ginger 

1 teaspoon of Aniseed

I medium sized Onion

2 cloves of Garlic

GARNISHING

1 large sliced Tomato

1 large thinly sliced Onions

METHOD

Add the oil to a saucepan on a medium heat for about 50 seconds.

Add the sliced  Onions and fry gently for about 2 minutes.

Blend your Ginger, Onion, Aniseed and Garlic into a smooth paste.

Add 40g of your Ginger blend and fry for 3 minutes or until the oil separates from the Ginger mix.

Mix 40ml of water to the Tomato paste and mix till well combined.

Add the Tomato paste to the Ginger blend and fry gently for 4 minutes or until the oil separates from the sauce.

Add the Habanero chilli and salt. Fry for a further 3 minutes 

Blend your Tomatoes into a smooth consistency and add to your mixture. Add the Bay leaf and fry gently for 20 minutes.

TIP

Pre blend your Tomatoes and cook it down to reduce the water content. This saves time.

Add the grated Nutmeg and Thyme and cook for 2 minutes.

RICE

Wash your rice till the water runs clear.

Cover the rice with hot water and cling film. Let the rice sit for at least 10 minutes 

Add the rice and gently fry the mixture for about 5 minutes. 

Add the chunks of Corned Beef and gently mix everything together. 

Add the Beef stock to the rice and mix till well combined (taking care not to break the Corned Beef).

Bring the rice to a boil and cover with a grease proof paper to trap in the steam.

Reduce the heat to its lowest setting.

Cook the rice gently for about 10-14 minutes.

Your Jollof rice or ready!

Enjoy!

Watch how to make this beautiful Jollof rice below;

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