Jollof Rice 

Jollof Rice

By: Naomi Sherman

Jollof is a seasoned rice dish that is one of the most popular foods throughout West Africa. Each region has its own unique twist on the classic recipe but this one from Ghana.

Ingredients

• 600g uncooked long-grain rice
• 60mL vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tsp fresh thyme
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp chicken stock powder
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 400g tin crushed tomatoes
• 1L chicken stock
• 500g frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots & corn)

Method

• Preheat oven to 180°C
• Rinse the uncooked rice in a strainer.
• Place the olive oil, onion and garlic in an ovenproof Dutch oven or casserole dish and cook on the stovetop until the onions are transparent and fragrant.
• Add the remaining ingredients except for the vegetables and stir well, cover and put the dish in the oven.
• Bake for 1 hour and 15 mins, stirring at the 30 mins mark.
• Add the vegetables for the last 15 mins of cooking.
• When the cooking time is up, remove from the oven and let it rest for about 5 mins.
• Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.