How To Cook Authentic Ghanaian Jollof

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic the flavor profile of bay leaves.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water is a cost-effective alternative.

Wash hands before starting.

Blend the pepper with a little bit of water.

Add the blended pepper to a pot.

Add curry powder and salt to the pot.

Cover the pot and cook for 5 minutes, then stir.

After 5 minutes, stir the mixture again.

Add onions to the pot.

Add fresh tomatoes to the pot.

Add tomato paste to the mixture.

Add green pepper to the pot.

Cook the chicken until done, then set aside.

Separate the chicken from the stock.

Add the stock back to the pot.

Add smoked fish to the pot and stir.

Heat oil in a separate pan for frying the chicken.

Fry the chicken until crunchy.

Add rice directly to the pot without washing it.

Stir the rice into the mixture.

Add a little more salt to taste.

Prepare to serve the dish.

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