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Jollof Rice

Name: Jollof Rice
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain parboiled rice; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 medium fresh tomatoes; 2 medium onions; 1 large red bell pepper; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves; 1 inch piece ginger; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups chicken broth; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Jollof Rice is a vibrant one-pot dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of spices, known for its rich, smoky, and spicy flavors. It is a beloved West African staple, often served at celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing communal unity and cultural pride.

14 ingredients

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Ghanaian70%

Senegambian30%

Ingredients

long grain parboiled rice
2 cups
tomato paste
3 tablespoons
fresh tomatoes
4 medium
onions
2 medium
red bell pepper
1 large
scotch bonnet pepper
1
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
garlic cloves
3
ginger
1 inch piece
thyme
1 teaspoon
bay leaf
1
chicken broth
2 cups
salt
to taste
black pepper
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Jollof Rice traces its roots to the Senegambian region and was adapted by various West African cultures, including Ghana, where it evolved into a distinctive national dish with local ingredients and cooking styles.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Ghanaian70%

ingredients+techniques

Senegambian30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing simmering blending one-pot cooking

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