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Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Ghana's aromatic take on the famous rice dish, distinguished by basmati rice and a fragrant tomato sauce enriched with local spices.

Country
Ghana
Region
West Africa
Time
80 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
Recipe overview

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Ghanaians stand firm that their Jollof is the world's best. The use of basmati rice gives a distinct fluffy texture, while shito on the side adds a uniquely Ghanaian dimension.

What the dish tastes like

Ghana's aromatic take on the famous rice dish, distinguished by basmati rice and a fragrant tomato sauce enriched with local spices.

When to cook it

Best for Parties, funerals, and Sunday meals, with a medium cooking level and about 80 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Shito, fried plantain, and grilled chicken

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Prepare the sauce
Blend canned tomatoes, one onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
2
Fry the base
Heat oil. Fry sliced onions until golden. Add tomato paste, fry 3 minutes. Pour in blended tomato mixture.
Tomato paste must darken before adding the blend.
Fry base 10:00
3
Reduce the sauce
Cook on medium heat until thickened and oil rises to surface. Season and place whole scotch bonnet on top.
Whole scotch bonnet adds flavour without overwhelming heat.
Reduce sauce 20:00
4
Add rice and cook
Add washed rice, stir to coat. Add water to sit 2cm above rice. Cover tightly with foil and lid. Cook on low 30-35 minutes.
Do not lift the lid during the first 25 minutes.
Cook rice 35:00
5
Fluff and serve
Fluff with a fork. Remove scotch bonnet. Serve with shito, fried plantain, and protein of choice.

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