🇱🇷 Liberian Cuisine

Liberian Jollof Rice

Spiced Tomato Rice

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 502 kcal

A richly spiced one-pot rice dish cooked in a smoky tomato and pepper sauce with chicken, a staple at every Liberian celebration and gathering.

Ingredients

1 Season chicken with salt and spices, fry until golden, set aside.
2 In same oil, sauté onions, add blended tomatoes, tomato paste, and peppers. Cook 20 minutes.
3 Add rice, chicken, bouillon, thyme, curry, and enough water to cover. Stir once.
4 Cover tightly and cook on low heat 30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
5 Fluff with fork, serve hot.

Did You Know?

Liberian Jollof is smokier than its West African cousins — the slightly charred bottom layer called "crust" is the most prized part.