Jalaf Rice !

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 3
Delicious Jalaf Rice recipe with spicy tomato sauce and shredded meat
in Rice

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 kg chicken or 1/2 kg beef , shredded
oil , to fry
4 large tomatoes
4 onions
4 red hot peppers
50 g ginger
50 g garlic
3 maggi beef bouillon cubes or 3 chicken stock cubes
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 cups long-grain basmati rice , cooked
salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
620
Sugar
4g
Fat
15g
Jalaf Rice is a popular West African dish that is often enjoyed in Nigeria. It is a simple and flavorful dish that is made with cooked basmati rice and a spicy tomato sauce, typically made with chicken or beef. The dish is named after the city of Jalingo in Nigeria. Jalaf Rice is often served at parties and special occasions as it is easy to make and can be prepared in large quantities. The dish is known for its spicy flavor and rich aroma. It is often accompanied by fried plantains or coleslaw.

Instructions

1.In a pot, fry the shredded chicken or beef in oil until golden brown.
2.Remove the meat and set aside.
3.In the same pot, sauté chopped onions, ginger, and garlic until fragrant.
4.Add chopped tomatoes and red hot peppers and cook until the tomato has turned to a sauce.
5.Add maggi beef bouillon cubes or chicken stock cubes and a pinch of ground nutmeg to the sauce.
6.Return the meat to the pot and cook in the sauce for a few minutes.
7.In a separate pot, cook the basmati rice according to the instructions.
8.Serve the spicy tomato sauce over the cooked rice.

PROS

Jalaf Rice is a flavorful and spicy dish that is easy to make.

The tomato sauce is rich in flavor and adds a burst of spice to the dish.

This dish can be made with either chicken or beef.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in sodium due to the use of maggi beef bouillon cubes or chicken stock cubes.

This dish may be too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein due to the addition of chicken or beef.
Tomatoes contain antioxidants such as lycopene which may help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
However, this dish is also relatively high in sodium due to the use of maggi beef bouillon cubes or chicken stock cubes.

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