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Ghanaian Jollof Rice

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Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: African, Ghanaian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Jasmine Rice Can substitute with parboiled, basmati rice, etc
  • 3 1/4 Cups Water Reserve ¼C of water & use if needed
  • 3 ounces Tomato paste (½ 6 oz can of tomato paste)
  • 3 Large roma tomatoes
  • 1 Medium sized onion
  • 3 Cloves of garlic
  • 1 Inch of Ginger
  • 1 Habenero
  • ½ Cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 Large shrimp stock cube
  • 1 Seasoning sachet or 2 Teaspoons of preferred seasoned salt
  • 1 pack of frozen mixed vegetables optional
  • 2 bay leaves optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot heat ½ cup of oil on medium heat
  2. Chop onions, garlic, ginger, and habaneros, and blend until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of water if needed to help blend ingredients. Sautee blended ingredients for 7-8 mintues
  3. Add tomato paste and seasonings (stock cubes & sachets) to the pot. Fry for 5 minutes.
  4. Chop and blend fresh tomatoes until smooth and add to the pot and cook until the stew is a rich red color.
  5. Add 4 cups of rice, 3 cups of water, and optional vegetables. Bring to a boil on high heat then reduce heat to a slow simmer. Seal with foil and cover tightly with a lid. Stir every 15-20 minutes. Simmer for 50 minutes.
  6. If rice is not completely softened after 50 minutes add ¼ cup of water & cover and cook until softened.