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Gambian Jollof Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Gambian Jollof Rice

14 ingredients 4 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

527
Calories
39g
Protein
2g
Fat
92g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 15 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Plum 1 medium (66g) 30
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Mushroom 1/2 cup sliced (35g) 15
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 green peppers, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 10 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1 lb. brown rice
  • 4 cups bouillon (more if needed -- include shrimp cooking water)
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink, 2-3 minutes. Drain the cooking liquid and reserve; set the shrimp aside to cool. Add bouillon granules and additional water to the shrimp cooking liquid to make 4 cups.

2

Simmer the onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms in 1/2 cup of the bouillon to soften. Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, spices, rice and remaining bouillon; bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender. #Meanwhile, peel the shrimp. Just before serving, adjust the seasonings if needed, stir in the shrimp and green peas and garnish with cilantro or parsley.

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Category:Gambian Recipes

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Category:Gambian Meat Dishes

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