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title: Ghana Jollof (Spiced Tomato Rice)
servings: 6
prep time: 20 minutes
cook time: 60 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/ghana-jollof
---

Gather @basmati rice{400%g}, @red bell pepper{2}, @tomato paste{3%tbsp}, @fresh ginger{20%g} and @bay leaf{2%leaf}.

Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, @scotch bonnet{1}, one @onion{2} and ginger smooth.

Fry the second onion in oil, add @tomato{5} paste and fry until brick-dark, then add the blend and cook it down 20 minutes. ~{20%minutes}

Season with @curry powder{1%tbsp}, bay and salt; stir in the rice.

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

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