Oven baked Jollof rice
Oven baked Jollof Rice
Indulge in our oven-baked Jollof rice, perfectly infused with rich flavors from Safari Simmer tomato stew. This one-pot dish combines aromatic spices and vibrant ingredients, delivering a mouthwatering experience that's both convenient and delicious. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
Equipment
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Jar Safari Simmer tomato stew
- 562 ml 19 fl. oz of water
- 3.5 cups rice different cook times for different types of rice, see below
- 1 tsbp Safari Sunset Heat Blend for extra heat optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Wash the rice until the water runs clear.
- In an oven-safe bowl or a 12 x 10 foil pan, combine the rice, Safari Simmer stew, Safari Sunset Heat blend (optional) and water.
- Stir until the water and sauce are evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl tightly with foil. For a secure seal, overlap two pieces of foil.
- Place the bowl in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir the rice to even out the color. If desired, add frozen or fresh vegetables, or cooked meat, or both.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes as long as no meat or vegetables were added.
- Remove, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
1. Steam cooks Jollof NOT Water. Allow more cook time than adding water if rice is hard at the end of the cook time and only add water if rice looks dry and hard to touch.
2. Re-seal and place back into the oven 10 minutes at a time if still has water after the total cook time of 40 minutes.
3. Overlap 2 pieces of foil to ensure an adequate seal.
4. Remember to add an extra 10 minutes of cooking time for any veggies, plus another 10 minutes if you’re adding cooked meat!
5. Don’t forget to add salt (recommend 1tsp at a time) if additional water has been added. 