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HOW TO MAKE FRIED RICE AT HOME | MY SIMPLE GHANAIAN VEGETABLE FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN |Party Style

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Ghanaian Vegetable Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Ghanaian Vegetable Fried Rice is a vibrant dish that showcases the country's love for rice and fresh vegetables. Often served at family gatherings and celebrations, it reflects the local agricultural bounty and communal cooking traditions. This dish has gained popularity beyond Ghana, with variations appearing in many West African and international kitchens, adapting to local tastes and available ingredients.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups washed rice
2 cups water
3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon homemade curry powder
1 medium chopped onion
1 lb chicken
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 cup carrots
1/2 cup spring onions
1 cup green pepper
1 cup cabbage
1 tablespoon garlic ginger paste

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos is a cost-effective alternative.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini adds nutrients while cabbage is often cheaper.

green bell pepper

🥗Healthier: red bell pepper

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed peppers

Red bell peppers are sweeter and more nutritious; frozen options save money.

1

Cook rice in a big pot with water, dark soy sauce, cooking oil, and salt until ready, about 10 minutes.

2

Allow the rice to cool completely before using.

3

Heat cooking oil in a pot and add chopped onions, frying for about 1 minute.

4

Add chicken and chicken seasoning, frying on low medium heat for 2-3 minutes until crispy.

5

Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

6

In the same pot, add cooking oil, carrots, spring onions, green pepper, and cabbage, stirring well and frying for 1-2 minutes.

7

Add garlic ginger paste and fry for another 1-2 minutes until veggies are soft.

8

Stir in the cooked rice and chicken, mixing everything well and adding additional seasoning if desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skilletpotspatulacutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Fried Rice Ghana StyleGhanaian Jollof Fried Rice

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