Jollof Rice and Lamb Chops

We were craving Jollof rice during one of these quarantine days and realised we also lamb so we made both and they really complemented each other great. The lamb marinade so the perfect blend of sweet and spicy, we will definitely be making that again! Jollof rice is always a good idea, it's quick and easy once you get the hang of it and it'll soon become one your favourites. Let us know what you think of this meal if you give it a try!

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups basmati rice or any rice of your choice

• Bay leaves

• Knorr cube

• 1 tbsp Paprika

• 1 tbsp Thyme

• 1/2 tbsp Curry powder

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• Bell pepper

• Scotch bonnets

• onion

• tin tomato

• tomato purée

• red pointed pepper

Ingredients for Lamb:

• Lamb chops

• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

• 2 tbsp Honey

• 2 tbsp Soy sauce

• Olive oil

• 1 tbsp Italian blend seasoning

• 2 tbsp Bbq sauce (preferably sweet baby rays)

• Cayenne pepper

• 1 tbsp each of Onion and garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

Marinade for oven:

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp chilli powder or lagos chilli pepper

• 1 tbsp parsley

• 1 tbsp BBQ sauce

Steps:

1. Blend your peppers, scotch bonnets, tin tomatoe and onion till smooth.

2. Heat up oil in a pot and add in some onions, let them fry a bit then add tomato purée, fry for about 3 minutes or so then add in your pepper mix.

3. Now leave it on medium / high heat and fry the pepper till most of the water has evaporated. (about 20 - 30 minutes)

4. once this happens, add in your knot cube, paprika, thyme, curry powder and salt and leave to cook for about five minutes.

5. Usually i add in stock here if available but if not water does the trick. Add about a cup of water then add in your washed rice. You’ll need to add more water (about a cup or two more) as you want the rice to cook thoroughly and not end up dry.

6. after that, put in your bay leaves and mix. Now cover the pot with foil and place lid back on. reduce to medium heat.

7. Cook for about 30-35 minutes but check after 15-20 minutes as jollof rice cooks quite fast. Make sure to taste as water might have diluted the seasoning, you can add in a teaspoon of all purpose and if it’s too dry add in a bit of water and leave to cook for the remaining time.

Lamb Chops:

1. Firstly, i always wash my meats with salt and lemon and leave to soak for about 10 minutes.

2. Now season it with all the ingredients listed and mix well, set aside in the fridge for a minimum of 1-2 hours.

3. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius

4. Once that’s done marinating bring out of the fridge and set on the prepared tray and place in oven for about 20 minutes. Make sure to keep an eye on so they don’t become too dry! you want to meat to be tender and soft.

5. After 10 minutes bring out of the oven and put the marinade over each one and place back for another 10-15 minutes or till you think it’s done and voila.