Ghanaian Style Jollof Rice
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Dice half the onion and reserve the other half.
- 2Add the tomatoes, red peppers, remaining onion, garlic, ginger, and scotch bonnet peppers to a blender.
- 3Blend the ingredients into a smooth puree.
- 4Heat oil in a large deep pan and add the diced onion.
- 5Add the tomato paste and cook out the raw flavor for at least 5 minutes.
- 6Add the tomato mixture to the pan and cook down until thickened and oil separates.
- 7Season with maggi cubes, bay leaves, curry powder, and thyme.
- 8Stir in the washed long grain rice.
- 9Add enough stock to cover the rice.
- 10Cover with parchment paper and aluminum foil, then secure with a lid.
- 11Once bubbling, lower the heat to a simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 12Fluff the rice before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 whole onion
- 4 whole tomato
- 3 whole red pepper
- 1 handful garlic
- 2 piece fresh ginger
- 2 whole scotch bonnet
- to taste cooking oil
- 1 tub tomato paste
- 3 whole maggi cube
- 2 whole bay leaf
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp thyme
- 3 cup long grain rice
- 2 cup stock
Equipment
knifeblenderdeep panwooden spoonparchment paperaluminum foillid
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