How To Make Authentic Ghana Jollof Rice | Abrewa Jollof Rice | Grandma’s Recipe

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.

Blend garlic, ginger, onion, and habanero pepper until roughly combined.

Heat cooking olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add sliced onions and fry for about 2 minutes until caramelized.

Add blended ingredients and fry for another 2 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and fry for 2-3 minutes, adding a little water to the pot.

Add chopped tomatoes and the liquid from the mackerel, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.

Add mashed mackerel and seasonings, stirring to combine and adjust salt to taste.

Cover and cook on low to medium heat for another 15 minutes.

Add half a cup of water, adjust salt, and stir in the rinsed Jasmine rice.

Cover and cook on low to medium heat for 10-15 minutes until rice is cooked.

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