Cookbook:Carrot Jollof Rice

Carrot jollof rice is a simple Nigerian dish of seasoned rice with carrots.

Ingredients

 * Rice
 * Carrots, chopped
 * Fresh pepper
 * Vegetable oil
 * Onion, chopped
 * Stockfish
 * Stock cubes
 * Salt

Equipment

 * Knife
 * Medium sized tray
 * Pot
 * Bowl
 * Stove

Procedure

 * 1) Place the rice in a pot, and add just enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the rice and rinse under running water.
 * 2) Blend the carrots with a little water until smooth. Do the same with the pepper.
 * 3) Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a pot. Add the chopped onions, and cook until aromatic.
 * 4) Add the blended pepper, and cook for 3 minutes. Season with thyme and curry powder.
 * 5) Mix in the carrot purée, and cook for a few minutes until thickened considerably.
 * 6) Mix in the stockfish, stock cubes, and salt to taste.
 * 7) Bring everything to a boil, and mix in the parboiled rice. Cook for 5–10 minutes on low heat.
 * 8) Cover the pot and cook over low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
 * 9) Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve hot with extra onions, spring onions, and tomatoes if desired.