Have you ever wondered how to make Jollof rice with bulgur wheat? Jollof bulgur is a great healthy alternative to jollof rice.
The History of Jollof
Bulgur wheat is a popular favourite among us here at Sims Home Kitchen, and our readers seem to love it, too! It’s a great rice substitute that offers less starch and carbs, so it’s pretty much a win-win for everyone. Jollof is a traditional rice dish eaten in West Africa, and it contains so many great flavours. Just wait until you try it…this meal is a gift that keeps on giving!
Originating among the Jollof people of West Africa, the original recipe has evolved over the years to contain ingredients from other regions around the world, because this dish was often shared in cultural exchanges. We honour that symbol of uniting cultures through our delectable dish which shares tastes from all four corners of the world!
Why Jollof Bulgur and Not Jollof Rice?
Bulgur is super similar to rice, especially the kind of rice that is found in the West African region where this dish originates from. We chose to include Bulgur instead of regular rice to provide an alternative to starchy grains. Plus, bulgur happens to have more nutritional value than rice around the world!
Mixing Tips
When you are preparing this dish and mixing everything around, it’s important to use a wooden spoon. Wooden spoons can prevent your meal from getting mushy, and it also prevents it from burning and browning.
The dish below should only take about 20-25 minutes to make. You’ll have an easy and delicious meal in no time!
Jollof Rice with Bulgur Wheat Recipe
- Bulgur wheat
- Plum tomato
- Scotch bonnet
- Red bell pepper
- Onion
- Tomato puree
- Chicken seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Chicken stock
- A pinch thyme
- Plantains
- A splash of vegetable oil
How to Make Jollof Rice with Bulgur Wheat
1. Take 1 scotch bonnet, chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped onion, and a can of plumbed tomatoes and add them to a blender. Blend until fully mixed.
2. Heat some oil in a saucepan, then pour in the blended combination of ingredients. Bring to a boil, then add 3-4 Tbsp of tomato puree, 1 cube of chicken seasoning, ¼ cup of chicken stock, and some thyme. Stir while cooking for 10-15 minutes.
3. It’s time to add the bulgur wheat! Add 1 cup of it into the saucepan and cook it for up to 10 minutes. While stirring, add ½ cup water and leave it for another 5 minutes. Add water until everything is cooked through.
4. Serve with fried plantain and any protein (Chicken, beef or fish ) of your choice.
5. Enjoy!
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Jollof Rice with Bulgur Wheat
Ingredients
- 1 cup of bulgur wheat
- 1 can of plumbed tomato
- 1 scotch bonnet
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- ¼ cup of chicken stock
- 3-4 Tbsp of tomato puree
- 1 cube of chicken seasoning
- Salt to taste
- A pinch thyme
- 2 plantains chopped
- A splash of vegetable oil
Instructions
- Take 1 scotch bonnet, chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped onion, and a can of plumbed tomatoes and add them to a blender. Blend until fully mixed.
- Heat some oil in a saucepan, then pour in the blended combination of ingredients. Bring to a boil, then add 3-4 Tbsp of tomato puree, 1 cube of chicken seasoning, ¼ cup of chicken stock, and some thyme. Stir while cooking for 10-15 minutes.
- It’s time to add the bulgur wheat! Add 1 cup of it into the saucepan and cook it for up to 10 minutes. While stirring, add ½ cup water and leave it for another 5 minutes. Add water until everything is cooked through.
- Serve with fried plantain and any protein (Chicken, beef or fish ) of your choice.
- Plate up and enjoy!
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