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Ghanaian Jollof Rice, help!

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nailslikeknives · 12/09/2023 17:14

Give me a recipe, I'll follow it and 9/10 it'll work. Not so when I tried the jollof recipe from Zoe's Ghanaian cookbook.
We got back from a big family trip to Ghana last week and I would like to make jollof rice. It was such a favourite for us all. We stayed in a few different places and each had their own variation, all delicious.

If you have a go-to jollof recipe, please share it with me, I'd love to be able to cook it properly. Thanks in advance 😋

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GreenTuraco · 12/09/2023 17:28

Look for a more authentic jollof rice recipe preferably written by a Ghanaian. Be prepared to use things like Maggi cubes, which you won't find in healthy versions of the recipe (IE Zoe's), if you want an 'authentic' taste!

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GreenTuraco · 12/09/2023 17:32

Ok on googling, did you mean your recipe was from Zoe's kitchen? If so please disregard my comment re seeking a Ghanaian recipe writer as I can see that that person is Ghanaian. Still think you will need the addition of Maggi cubes for it to taste 'authentic'.

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AnIndianWoman · 12/09/2023 17:35

Jollof rice is basically biryani / pilau in it’s essentials. If you get that it’s pretty straight forward. Use thin long grain rice. Add only just enough liquid (2 parts liquid to 1 part rice if using basmati rice), boil for a few secs, lower the heat to low, cover and it should be ready in 15-20mins for up to 1 cup of rice.

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AnIndianWoman · 12/09/2023 17:39

I personally make using Indian flavours - love Tei Hammond’s recipe as it’s exactly as my gran used to make (she was born in ghana)

https://tasty.co/recipe/ghanaian-jollof-rice-as-made-by-tei-hammond

Ghanaian Jollof Rice By Tei Hammond Recipe by Tasty

Spice up your life with Tei Hammond's Ghanaian Jollof Rice! This vibrant, one-pot dish is packed with bold flavors and a delightful kick that'll have you coming back for seconds.

https://tasty.co/recipe/ghanaian-jollof-rice-as-made-by-tei-hammond

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nailslikeknives · 12/09/2023 21:29

Thank you both.

Yes it was Zoe's Ghanaian Kitchen, as you say she has Ghanaian heritage so I'm not sure what happened with the recipe!

I will try your recipe suggestion AnIndianWoman, thanks for the link 🙂

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StrawberriesSW1 · 26/12/2023 12:58

You can search on YouTube or Google for one.
I'll share what I usually do.
2 tins of plum tomatoes, 3 big bell peppers, 1 scotch bonnet, 2 medium onions. Blend then pour in 2 cooking spoons of oil. Simmer for 15mins. Season with stock, thyme, curry, white and black pepper. Rinse rice 3 times.
Pour in pot making sure the liquid covers it with about an inch or less of sauce on top.
Once boiled, leave on lowest heat to simmer. Stir 3ce.