How to Make 3 Iconic Ghanaian Rice Recipes (Jollof, Fried Rice & Waakye) Which One’s Your Favorite?

Steam the goat meat with blended onion, garlic, ginger, water, salt, and beef seasoning until tender.

Fry the goat meat in heated vegetable oil until darkened but not burned, then set aside.

Blend chopped tomatoes and red bell peppers until smooth.

Cook the blended mix of onions, garlic, and peppers in heated oil for a few minutes.

Add tomato paste to the fried blend and cook until the raw taste is reduced.

Stir in the blended tomato and red bell pepper mix, followed by curry powder.

Add jollof seasoning, beef seasoning, and salt to taste, and let it cook until the stew darkens.

Add jasmine rice to the stew, ensuring the rice is not more than the stew.

Add a bit of water and cover the pot with foil to trap heat for cooking.

Check the rice after 15 minutes and gently stir, adding hot water if needed.

Reduce heat and let the rice cook for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir fry vegetables until slightly soft, then add to the cooked rice along with goat meat and mix well.

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