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Party Jollof Rice Recipe from Cameroon (Coconut Shrimp)

Coconut Shrimp Party Jollof Rice from Cameroon in black beige and white bolga baskets from ghana
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Delicious Coconut Jollof Rice with Shrimp from Cameroon. This one is extra special - The perfect Party Jollof Rice. Shared with permission from Bountiful Cooking by Agatha Achindu.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 Red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp thinly sliced Leeks (green or white parts or both)
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1.25 cups chopped Tomatoes (about 2 large tomatoes)
  • 1.25 cups Coconut milk
  • 1 cup low sodium Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Better than Bouillon or coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp grated, peeled fresh Ginger
  • 3 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes OR 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper (optional)
  • 1.5 cups Basmati rice, rinsed until the water runs clear
  • 1 cup Carrots, cut into 1/2 inch dice (about 2 small)
  • 8 oz Green beans, cut into one inch strips

Instructions

  1. In a medium pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, leeks, and bay leaf and cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, for 30 seconds more.
  4. Add the tomato paste and tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
  5. Add the coconut milk, broth, Better than Bouillon or coconut aminos, ginger, scallions, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using, and bring to a boil.
  6. Add the rice and stir to combine, and return to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and gently simmer for 10 minutes.
  8. Add the carrots, green beans, and shrimp, mix well, and re-cover the pot.
  9. Continue cooking for 5 minutes without uncovering the pot.
  10. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
  11. Using a fork, fluff in the basil. Serve.

Notes

Make sure you listen to the episode with my podcast guest, Agatha Achindu while you make her Party Jollof Rice from Cameroon!

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Find it online: https://thestoriedrecipe.com/how-to-make-party-jollof-rice-from-cameroon-coconut-shrimp/