easy jollof rice recipe
This Ghanaian spicy jollof rice recipe will teach you how to make a flavor packed jollof rice that has a variety of spices and vegetables that produces a spicy, fluffy and tomato-rich spicy jollof rice.
A rice dish that is cooked in a spicy and aromatic blend of tomatoes, peppers and onions and spices. It is popularly served with meat and fried plantain. I prefer to serve mine with potato salad and fried chicken.
The difference between Nigerian jollof and Ghanaian jollof is that Ghanaian jollof has a higher tomato flavor profile which can be seen in how this recipe requires 4 ripe tomatoes as well as 50 grams of tomato paste. Ghanaian jollof is also made in a starchier rice that absorbs more flavour such as Fragrant long grain Thai Jasmine rice.
This is one of the most important ingredients of jollof, not only does it contribute to the beautiful color of the rice but it contributes to the overall rich flavor of the jollof.
As stated in the video, jasmine rice is the better choice for jollof because it absorbs more liquid than basmati rice, which overally creates a higher flavor profile.
This is my absolute favorite ingredient because it contributes to the slight sweet taste of the jollof rice as well as the bright red/orange color of jollof.
Red onions are used in this recipe due to the sweeter and more flavorful taste.
Beef stock cube, chilli flakes, dried basil leaves, paprika, mixed herb, spice for rice and curry powder.
Start of by charring your vegetables in the oven for 20 minutes on 220 degrees celsius on grill. This helps on developing and intensifying the flavor of each vegetable.
Create you tomato puree by blending your charred vegetables.
Fry your onion until it is golden brown then add your tomato paste and continue frying.
Once you have fried your tomato paste add your tomato puree along with the spices to your fried onions and stir well. Close your lid and allow your mixture to reduce.
Once your mixture has reduced, set aside. Place your rice into the instant pot/ rice cooker and then add your tomato puree to it and cook on the rice mode.
Follow all the instructions carefully and then place your your uncooked mixture of rice and the tomato soup into a non-stick pan on low heat. Cover the pan with foil and then close it with the lid. This ensures that the jollof is steamed and not fried, which creates a fluffy separating jollof. Allow the jollof to cook on low heat for 30 minutes whilst consistently checking. Once the jollof has cooked to your preference, set aside and enjoy.
This is the easiest and fastest way of making jollof rice, Simply follow the recipe and then cook the rice on the ‘rice mode’. If your rice is still a bit hard, put the rice in your rice cooker again until your desired texture has been achieved.
why is my jollof rice sticky
In most cases, excessive liquid causes jollof to be sticky. One thing to remember is that jollof is steamed and not boiled. A way of avoiding this mistake is by reading your rice packages instructions and by following its ratios. eg. if the rice packet calls for 1 part rice and 2 parts liquid, do not add in 2,5 parts of liquid.
As cliche as it may sound you have probably not put enough liquid to allow the jollof to steam. This amplifies the importance of following the rice packets instructions.
If you have cautiously followed the instructions and still remain with hard rice, you should allow your rice to cook for longer. Start of with cooking it for 10 minutes longer or until you have achieved the desired texture.
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