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Easy 1 hr 3 min~180 kcal 6/10
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Lagos Jollof Rice
Rice steams in a red pepper and tomato sauce with thyme, curry powder, and bay.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 18 min📖 1 min readServes 6~360 kcal🇳🇬 Nigerian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 50 min cook 10 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 1 h 18 min- Prep18 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Long-grain rice
- 3 adet Red peppers
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 2 adet Onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Tomato paste
- 2 çay kaşığı(~10 ml) Curry powder
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried thyme
- 2 adet Bay leaves
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Neutral oil
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Instructions
- 1
Blend the peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- 2
Saute the tomato paste in oil for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 3
Add the pepper sauce and cook for 12 minutes until thick.
12 min12:00 - 4
Add the rinsed rice, spices, and bay leaves to the sauce.
- 5
Add hot water, cover, and cook for 25 minutes.
25 min25:00 - 6
Rest the rice for 10 minutes and fluff with a fork.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Cooking the pepper sauce before adding the rice removes the raw tomato taste.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with grilled chicken, fried plantain, and salad.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~360
kcal calories
8
g protein
66
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 72%Fat 19%
GI 30 · Low GIGL 20 · High GL
7g
Sugar
3.2g
Fiber
12.3mg
Sodium
0.1g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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FAQ
How many servings does Lagos Jollof Rice make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Lagos Jollof Rice take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 50 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 78 minutes in total.Is Lagos Jollof Rice difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Lagos Jollof Rice have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 66g, fat: 8g.Is Lagos Jollof Rice allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Lagos Jollof Rice belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nigerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Lagos Jollof Rice need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Lagos Jollof Rice filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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