This Ghanaian Jollof Rice is a classic dish with a twist. It is cooked with tomato paste, a mixture of spices, and vegetables to create a flavorful and delicious meal. The rice is cooked in a large pot until it is tender and fragrant, and the vegetables are added in the last few minutes of cooking to ensure they are still crunchy and fresh. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or for entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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2 cups long-grain rice
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
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0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup diced onion
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3 cloves minced garlic
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced bell pepper
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1 cup diced tomatoes
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3 cups vegetable broth
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetarian
gluten-free
African
Main Dish
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- short description
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In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute.
Add rice and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir in salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- detailed description
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First, heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, cumin, ginger, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 minute.
Add the rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Stir in the salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
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