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Whether you’re looking for a hearty vegan dish or something delicious to take the edge off those chilly summer nights, black bean stew is certain to satisfy your taste buds. Cooked with exciting spices and served with our Jollof Rice, this easy-to-make recipe is certain to become a favourite! 3tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil  1 onion, diced  400g tinned chopped tomatoes  1 red pepper, diced  1 tablespoon ginger  3 garlic cloves, minced   ½ scotch bonnet, finely chopped 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tablespoon bouillon powder (optional) / ground crayfish powder* 2 tins black beans, drained and rinsed 500ml vegetable stock  salt and pepper...

Looking to impress your family and friends? This might just be the recipe you need! Marinate fresh prawns to infuse them with a deep flavour, one that pairs perfectly with the rich taste of our Jollof Rice! 400g king prawns 1tbsp ground peanut powder  1 tsp ground ginger  ½ tsp chilli powder  ½ tsp paprika powder  ½ tsp onion powder  ½ tsp garlic powder  10g coriander, chopped  1 lime, juiced  4tbsp vegetable oil  1 tsp spoon sea salt  2 pouches Varo Jollof Vegetable Rice Instructions  Place the king prawns into a large mixing bowl. Mix together all the ingredients for...

To mark #Veganuary, we thought we'd try something special yet familiar - Vegan Gizdodo! Out went the gizzard and in came the jackfruit. Served with Jollof Rice and dinner was on and popping. Yum, yum!  Ingredients 6tbsp vegetable oil 1 can chopped tomatoes 2 red onions, chopped 1 red bell pepper 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers 3 large plantains diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 green pepper, diced 300g Jackfruit chunks 3 tbsp tomato puree 1 tbsp bouillon powder 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp curry powder 1 tbsp salt Instructions Blend canned diced tomatoes, 1 red onion, red bell...

This winter-warmer recipe is perfect for overcoming that Christmas Day hangover. With simple but fresh ingredients, we'll have you refuelled and back in front of the telly in no time! Ingredients: 3 cloves of garlic 1 thumb sized ginger 1/2 scotched bonnet 4tbsp palm or canola oil 1 medium onion (chopped) ½ medium green bell pepper (chopped) ½ medium red bell pepper (chopped) 2 Tbsp organic tomato paste 2tbsp curry powder 400ml can of coconut milk 500ml chicken stock 400-500g cooked turkey, shredded or diced 100g baby spinach 2 sticks of spring onions Small handful of coriander Instructions: Blitz the garlic,...

Ingredients 1 pack Varo Jollof Rice Original 400g Frozen Soy Mince 250ml Vegetable stock 100g Dried lentils 400g Canned red kidney beans 3 Tomatoes (chopped) 1 tsp Chilli powder 1/2 tsp Cumin 2 Roughly Chopped Red Peppers 2 Peeled carrots (finely chopped)  2 Celery stalks 1 Large red onion (finely chopped)3 Cloves garlic (thinly sliced)   2 Tbsp Olive OilSalt & pepper to taste   Directions Heat a large saucepan to medium heat and then add olive oil Saute Onion, Garlic, Carrots, celery & peppers on medium heat until soft. Add cumin, chilli powder, salt & pepper then stir. Add chopped tomatoes, lentils, red kidney beans,...

So, I sent my good friend Chef Scott a couple of cases of Jollof Rice. Scott is a talented young chef, based in sunny Durban, South Africa. He got a few friends round and whipped up and impressive Jollof feast!

Try this quick and easy, pan fried recipe, ready in 12 minutes.. Enjoy!  Ingredients:  2 Sea bass fillets  1 Scotch bonnet pepper 50g Coconut milk 1/4 Red pepper  1/4 Yellow pepper 1/4 Green pepper 25g fresh Ginger  25g Sunflower oil  1/4 tsp Salt  1/4 tsp Curry powder 

What is Jollof Rice? Jollof Rice is (essentially) rice cooked in a spicy tomato sauce. It is probably the most popular West African dish. Some say Jollof Rice originated in Gambia, but many Nigerians will dispute that :) In Senegal, Jollof is cooked with meat (as opposed to served with meat) and In Ghana, chunks of tomatoes are visible, as opposed to being finely blended. Same dish, slightly different textures and flavours. Important fact - No Nigerian party is complete without Jollof Rice!   How did you get into producing jollof rice? Varo was founded by Omamo Binitie in 2011 to make African ready meals....