Traditional Ghana Jollof Rice. SUYA GOLD JOLLOF RICE SPICE BLEND

A piquant seasoned rice dish that's a medley of rice, tomatoes, and spices. It is eaten generally as a main dish with the addition of chicken, and as a side dish in most West African countries and is also a staple at parties and family gatherings.

 

250g Basmati Rice

30 grams SUYA GOLD JOLLOF RICE SPICE BLEND 

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

3 tablespoons olive oil

Pinch salt.

 

Ricecooker 

Combine all ingredients and set to cook, you may notice some darkened rice at the bottom, these are known as "unders" in Ghana and are often fought over around the dinner table, crunchy and delicious so don't discard the "unders"!

 

Stove Top

Warm the olive oil, add the JOLOFF RICE SPICE BLEND, add salt, add the rice and warm through, add the stock 1/3 of a cup at a time, cook over low heat with foil and lid on for about 40 mins. Scrape off the 'unders" and enjoy.