Jollof rice

12 December, 2012

 Jollof Rice

This month Kutlwano is featuring a very popular West African dish called jollof rice. While many people in Botswana might have only heard of jollof rice from Eddie Iroh’s “Without a silver spoon” this dish is a staple in countries such a Ghana and Nigeria. Jollof rice can be served with cooked meat, chicken, fish, or vegetables separately on the plate or they can be stirred in at the end. Here’s how to cook it.

 Ingredients

200g Meat / Fish

250g Rice (1 Cup)

4 Large tomatoes

25g tomato paste

1 Large Onion sliced

1 Level tablespoonful pepper

100ml cooking oil

10g stock cube

Crushed garlic and ginger

BBQ spice or fish (optional)

2 cups water

Method

1. Steam meat (cut into cubes)

2. Fry meat in oil.

3. Prepare stew or sauce and add fried meat

4. Add water to the stew allow to boil, correct seasoning and add your

washed rice.

5. Allow to cook slowly on a low heat, stir occasionally for about 30- 35

min

6. Serve with salads of your choice or Ghanaian mixed salad.