Jollof Rice
Jollof Rice is a vibrant West African one-pot rice main course made with parboiled rice, plum tomatoes, onions, red pepper and fresh ginger. The Thermomix TM7 blends the tomato and pepper base into a silky puree and simmers the rice hands-free, delivering smoky, spicy rice with the signature party flavour every time.
About this recipe
Jollof Rice Thermomix TM7 brings the legendary West African party rice straight into your kitchen with an all-in-one kitchen machine doing the heavy lifting. If you have been searching for jollof rice recipes that deliver that signature smoky, spicy depth without standing over a hot pot, this is the one. The TM7 grinds fresh root ginger and garlic into a fragrant paste, blends plum tomatoes, red pepper and onions into a silky-smooth sauce, and then heats the parboiled rice gently with automatic stirring so nothing sticks or scorches. The result is fluffy, flame-red grains with concentrated tomato flavour and just the right kick from optional scotch bonnet chillis. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with a difference, or as the centrepiece of a festive African feast with fried plantain and grilled chicken. Once you taste jollof rice made this way, the blender-and-pot method will feel like history.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the parboiled rice in cold water until it runs almost clear before adding it to the mixing bowl; this removes excess surface starch and gives you the distinct, non-sticky grains that define great jollof rice.
- For a deeper party flavour, let the tomato, pepper and onion sauce reduce until it darkens and thickens before adding the rice; a darker base means a richer, smokier jollof that guests will remember.
- Serve the jollof rice with fried plantain, coleslaw or grilled chicken, and keep extra sliced scotch bonnet on the side so everyone can adjust the heat to their own taste.
- If you prefer a milder family version, simply leave out the scotch bonnet chillis; the red pepper and ginger still give plenty of aromatic warmth that children enjoy.
Recipe variations
- Chicken jollof: stir shredded cooked chicken through the rice during the final minutes so it absorbs the tomato sauce, turning this vegetarian version into a hearty protein-rich main for bigger appetites.
- Coconut jollof: replace part of the water with coconut milk for a creamy, mildly sweet Ghanaian-inspired variation that pairs beautifully with fried plantain at festive gatherings.
Why this recipe works
Craving the rich, smoky flavour of authentic Jollof rice but dread the endless stirring? For busy professionals, finding time to cook complex international dishes is often a struggle. Fortunately, the Thermomix TM7 takes the hassle out of this West African favourite. It chops, sautés, and simmers your rice and pepper base to perfection automatically, allowing you to focus on other tasks. , you can enjoy a vibrant, perfectly cooked meal without being tied to the kitchen. It is the ultimate time-saving solution for a delicious, stress-free dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Grinding the fresh root ginger and garlic cloves in seconds releases maximum aroma into the jollof base, far more flavour than a shop-bought paste. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the parboiled rice directly in the mixing bowl guarantees the exact rice-to-water ratio for fluffy, separate grains every single time. [Precision Control]
- Blending the plum tomatoes, red pepper and onions into a velvety smooth sauce removes all chopping tears and creates an evenly coloured jollof. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming the rice gently above the simmering tomato sauce keeps the grains tender and separate while they soak up all the smoky flavour. [Multi-Function]
- Heating with automatic stirring means the tomato base never catches or burns on the bottom, giving jollof its rich taste without watching the pot. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- water
- parboiled rice
- red pepper
- garlic cloves
- plum tomatoes
- scotch bonnet chillis (optional)
- fresh root ginger
- red onions
- red onion
- tomato purée