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Ghana Jollof Rice

Cultural Context

Jollof Rice is a beloved dish originating from the Senegambian region, with each country in West Africa claiming its own version. In Ghana, it's a festive staple, often served at celebrations and gatherings, showcasing a vibrant blend of flavors and colors. The dish has gained international popularity, inspiring variations worldwide, while sparking friendly rivalries over the best recipe among neighboring countries.

West AfricanGHmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
beef brisket
1 scotch bonnet
3 smoked garlic cloves
1 onion
ginger size of a thumb
water
salt
steak seasoning
beef flavour stock
rice
2 onions
1 tube concentrated tomatoes with garlic
thyme
hot curry powder
2 cans plum tomato
3 scotch bonnet pepper
cooked can garden peas
carrots
2 bay leaves
jollof seasoning
vegetable oil

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

chicken or vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and healthier.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika provides flavor without the heat.

1

Prepare the beef brisket and season with steak seasoning and salt.

2

In a pot, heat vegetable oil and sauté chopped onions until translucent.

3

Add the blended tomato mixture (2 cans plum tomatoes, 1 onion, 3 smoked garlic cloves, 3 scotch bonnet pepper, ginger) and cook until thickened.

4

Stir in thyme, hot curry powder, and beef flavour stock, mixing well.

5

Add the beef brisket and water, bringing to a boil.

6

Stir in the rice and cover, reducing heat to low to simmer until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

7

In the last few minutes, add cooked peas and carrots on top without stirring.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potblender

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

JollofJollof Rice

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