Delighted to have teamed up with Schwartz to bring you this recipe. Although it is a sponsored partnership, all opinions are my own. Why so much? Because during the celebrations, everyone visits everyone else’s houses. And when they leave, they’re always given some food to take back with them. So throughout the day, there are take-away containers being filled to the brim with the jollof, along with fried plantains, coleslaw and more.
Sierra Leone Jollof Rice
Each region in West Africa has their version of Jollof Rice. Some are more like a stew and some incorporate meats. A traditional Sierra Leone Jollof rice includes onions, garlic, ginger tomato purée, coconut milk and stock. This holiday season I am putting a little twist on tradition. I am making my Jollof Rice with generous portions of cinnamon and nutmeg, which to me tastes just like Christmas. Herbs and spices are such an integral part of all my dishes. So it is important that I find products that provide deep, rich and bold flavour. And I know that cooking with Schwartz spices gives me just that. Yeap, it is a good thing I have an entire pantry filled with their products.
The complex woody notes from Schwartz’s nutmeg combine with cinnamon’s deep warm sweetness and zesty ginger so that this Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice will pair beautifully with many traditional holiday main courses. I happen to think it is the perfect accompaniment to both turkey and roast beef. I would looooove for you to experience my hometown tradition this Christmas. Instead of the usual side dishes of roast potatoes or stuffing, why not include Jollof Rice as part of your holiday meal? Ready to learn how to make this Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice? Gather up your ingredients and let me show you.…
How to Make Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice Step by Step
Mix together vegetable stock, tomato purée, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt and black pepper till combined. Next, add the rice, carrots, peppers and spring onion into the pot and stir in the spiced tomato mixture. Bring to a boil, stir, and then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 25-30 until the rice grains are cooked through. Mix when done, then serve and enjoy!
Tips for Making Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice
If you like a little heat, add in some scotch bonnet or red chilli flakes. Peas and sweetcorn are also great vegetables to add to Jollof Rice. Try topping with a sprinkle of toasted nuts for a delicious flavour and texture.
What to Serve with Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice
Here are just a few main course suggestions to serve with Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice: Instant Pot Turkey Breast. Chocolate Roast Beef. Air Fryer Pork Chops.
Weight Watchers Points in Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice
There are 5 Freestyle Points in one serving of Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice.
How to Customise Jollof Rice
I loooooove the combination of ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, but you can easily change up the flavour by using different spices. You can also add curry powder and coriander, which are commonly used to make Jollof rice in different regions of West Africa. Each variation is equally delicious, so have some fun experimenting and try them all! Why not share a photo of your amazing Jollof Rice dish? Use the hashtags #schwartz #schwartzchristmas when you post.
Why I Use Schwartz Spices
As I mentioned before, I keep my pantry fully stocked with Schwartz herbs and spices and reach for them daily. I add their cumin and coriander to pretty much everything, from my Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea soup to Spicy Roasted Cashew Nuts. And I rely on their range of lovely curry powders when I want to make Pumpkin and Plantain Curry or prepare a pot of Slow Cooker Lentil Curry a chilly afternoon. The fact that they offer three varieties of paprika (hot, smoked, regular) is sooooo great. I can easily customise the flavour profile of my go-to recipes to suit my current preferences, or to accommodate the different tastes of my family. Just last week I whipped up a batch of Air Fryer Salmon seasoned with hot paprika for me (since I always want a little extra heat) and another batch for the kiddoes using the regular paprika. Schwartz spices are so flavourful because they carefully select the best locations to grow their various herbs and spices. And their farmers harvest at just the right time so they capture their peak flavour, colour and aroma. For example, Schwartz ground cinnamon, which I use in this Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice recipe, comes from Indonesian cinnamon trees that are matured for up to 20 years. And their nutmeg is freshly ground directly into the bottles for the freshest possible flavour. Which exactly why I use Schwartz nutmeg in my family’s favourite Nutmeg Plantain Cake with Coconut Caramel Popcorn Topping. Schwartz (McCormick & Company, Inc.) is a global leader in flavour and one of the world’s largest producer of herbs, spices, seasonings and flavourings. Their products can be found on grocery shelves throughout the UK and can be purchased online at https://www.schwartz.co.uk.
Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice Recipe Video
Thank you for reading my Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice recipe post. And please come visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
Get the Cinnamon Spiced Jollof Rice Recipe:
