Jollof Rice and T-Bone Steak

Ingredients

• 1 piece T-bone steak
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 pinch Black pepper
• 1 pinch Paprika
• 2 piece Red onion
• 2 piece Red bell pepper
• 3 piece Tomato
• 5 clove Garlic
• 2 cup Rice
• 2 piece Scotch bonnet pepper
• 3 tbsp Cooking oil
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 piece Bay leaf
• 1 tsp Liquid smoke
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 sprig Rosemary

Method

1. 1

   Season the T-bone steak with salt, black pepper, and paprika, then wrap in plastic film and refrigerate.

2. 2

   Slice onions and red bell peppers, chop tomatoes, and mince garlic.

3. 3

   Blend red bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and garlic into a smooth puree.

4. 4

   Wash and rinse the rice thoroughly.

5. 5

   Heat cooking oil in a pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic.

6. 6

   Add tomato paste and bay leaves, and fry until well combined.

7. 7

   Pour in the blended pepper-tomato mixture and cook until reduced.

8. 8

   Add liquid smoke, spices, and washed rice to the pot, stirring well.

9. 9

   Cover the pot with foil and a lid to trap steam, allowing the rice to cook.

10. 10

    Add butter and sliced scotch bonnet peppers to the rice, mixing gently.

11. 11

    In a cast-iron skillet, sear the seasoned T-bone steak with butter, garlic, and rosemary until cooked to desired doneness.

12. 12

    Slice the steak and serve over the warm Jollof rice.