How to Cook Jollof Rice the Ghanaian Way

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Blend chili pepper and fresh/canned chopped tomatoes.

   Chop the onion, green pepper and any other vegetables into small pieces.
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   Step 2: Pour the cooking oil of your choice in a saucepan and heat it.

   Add the chopped onions and green pepper pieces.
   
   Leave on the fire till you start smelling the green pepper. , Pour in the blended fresh/canned chopped tomatoes.
   
   Add the tomato puree.
   
   Allow to simmer. , Taste before adding salt to know if the salt already added is sufficient.
   
   Keep stirring to ensure that the stew does not burn. , Keep stirring till you feel the rice has soaked up the flavours of the stew. , Taste to check the salt content again and cover the saucepan.
   
   Allow to boil. , Once the water drains from the rice and its softness or hardness pleases you, it is ready to be served.
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   Step 3: Pour in the blended chili pepper and allow to simmer till it just begins to fry.

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   Step 4: When the stew thickens

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   Step 5: add the stock cube and any other spice.

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   Step 6: Pour in the rice and stir

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   Step 7: ensuring the rice has properly mixed with the stew.

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   Step 8: Add enough water to cook the rice.

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   Step 9: Keep checking the progress to ensure that the rice cooks properly.

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