Gambian Jollof Rice

== Ingredients ==
* 1 lb shrimp
* 2 onions, chopped
* 2 green peppers, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic
* 10 oz mushrooms, sliced
* 2 carrots, chopped
* 1 can chopped plum tomatoes in paste
* 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1 teaspoon turmeric
* 1 tablespoon thyme
* 1 lb brown rice
* 4 cups bouillon (more if needed—include shrimp cooking water)
* 1 cup frozen green peas
* cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
== Directions ==
# Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
# Add the shrimp and cook until they are pink, 2 – 3 minutes.
# Drain the cooking liquid and reserve; set the shrimp aside to cool.
# Add bouillon granules and additional water to the shrimp cooking liquid to make 4 cups.
# Simmer the onions, peppers, garlic and mushrooms in ½ cup of the bouillon to soften.
# Stir in the carrots, tomatoes, spices, rice and remaining bouillon; bring to a boil and simmer 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
# Meanwhile, peel the shrimp.
# Just before serving, adjust the seasonings if needed, stir in the shrimp and green peas and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
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