Baked jollof rice

Soak the rice in warm water for 30 minutes

Peel and blend tomatoes, 2 onion, chili, ginger and garlic. Sweat them in a pan until water dries out

Dice the other onions and saute for a minute, add in tomato paste and stir

Add in the blended mixture and let simmer for 5 minutes

Add in thyme, oregano, salt and the cube. Add the chopped bell pepper

Add in the rice and the water and stir

Cover with foil and place in a preheated oven under 150 degrees Celsius. Keep checking until water dries out

Remove from oven and let sit for at least 5 minutes before serving

Serve and garnish