Mushrooms Jollof Rice
A delightful meal which a non vegan will happily eat. This jollof rice is simple but flavour packed. If you are looking for a change, try this. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, you will absolutely love this. For meat eaters, don't frown on this one, you will be shocked. Give it a go and let's hear from you.
Ingredients
- 500 g Dried Oyster Mushrooms any other type of mushrooms
- 1 tbsp AVK 7 Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp AVK 10 Spice Blend
- 1 tbsp AVK Pepper Mix
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 300 ml Vegetable Oil
- 350 g AVK Tomato Sauce
- 500 g Jasmine Rice
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
- 2 Carrots
- 500 ml Mushroom Water
Instructions
- Soak the dried mushrooms in boiling water.500 g Dried Oyster Mushrooms
- Add all the spices together in a bowl and mix1 tbsp AVK 7 Spice Blend, 1 tbsp AVK 10 Spice Blend, 1 tbsp AVK Pepper Mix, 1 tbsp Cumin, 1 tsp Parsley, 1 tsp Salt
- Squeeze the water out of the softened mushrooms. Set the mushroom water aside.
- Season the mushrooms with the spice mix. Reserve some of the spice mix.
- Fry the seasoned mushrooms in hot oil until brown and crispy on the edges. Set the mushrooms aside.300 ml Vegetable Oil
- Strain the excess oil and reuse the same pot to cook the Jollof Rice.
- Heat up the AVK Tomato Sauce.350 g AVK Tomato Sauce
- Wash the rice and add it to the Tomato Sauce. Mix well and then cover for a 1 minute to allow the rice to soak up the flavours.500 g Jasmine Rice
- Add in the mushroom water and salt to taste. Stir well, cover and cook till the water is absorbed by the rice.500 ml Mushroom Water
- Then cover the Jollof with parchment paper to retain steam and intense the flavour of the Jollof Rice. Add extra water if needed to get the rice to your preferred tenderness.
- Chop up the carrots and green bell pepper to your desired shape but let it be chunky. Lightly season the veggies with some of the spice mix.1 medium Green Bell Pepper, 2 Carrots
- Add the vegetables and fried mushrooms once the Jollof is cooked. Mix it in, cover and allow the flavours to marry for about 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve the Jollof Rice with a side of fried mushrooms, pickled cabbage and AVK Coconut & Mushroom shito.