FOOD

Jollof Rice

A flavorful one-pot rice dish cooked in a tomato-pepper base with spices; a celebratory favorite across West Africa.

About

About: Jollof Rice is part of the Ghana pilot foods pack. Replace this with a culturally accurate description, origin notes, and serving context.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Tomato paste
  • Blended tomatoes/peppers/onions
  • Oil
  • Stock (or water)
  • Spices (thyme, bay leaf, curry powder optional)
  • Salt
  • Optional: vegetables and protein

Steps

  1. Prepare tomato-pepper base and cook down with oil and tomato paste.
  2. Add stock, seasonings, and rinse rice into the pot.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender.
  4. Fluff and serve with sides/protein.

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