Ghanaian Jollof Rice Delight: A Flavorful and Fragrant Twist on a Classic

Allergens

None

Ingredients

• 2 cups long
• grain rice
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup canned tomatoes, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cooked chicken or chickpeas, for protein
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until they become translucent.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir constantly to prevent burning for about 1 2 minutes or until the spices are fragrant.
3. Add the diced bell peppers and tomato, cook for another 5 minutes until they soften slightly.
4. Stir in the tomato paste, chicken or vegetable broth, and canned crushed tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
5. Add the rice and stir well to coat it with the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 18 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid.
6. Gently fold in the cooked chicken or chickpeas and chopped cilantro or parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Chef’s Insight

The key to this dish is balancing the flavors, so don't be shy about adjusting the seasonings to suit your taste.

Notes

For an even more flavorful experience, consider adding a dash of hot sauce to the dish.