Ghana Jollof

Method

1. 1

   Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet, one onion and ginger smooth.

2. 2

   Fry the second onion in oil, add tomato paste and fry until brick-dark, then add the blend and cook it down 20 minutes.

   💡 The base must lose its raw-tomato smell completely — this stage IS jollof.

3. 3

   Season with curry powder, bay and salt; stir in the rice.

4. 4

   Add water just level with the rice, cover with foil then the lid, and steam on low 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Let the bottom toast a few extra minutes for the smoky party-jollof finish, fluff, and defend it online.