Truly Ghanaian: Get the perfect recipe for a delicious Jollof rice

This recipe possesses its own ingredients and preparation procedures that make it appear and taste different from the others.

Ingredients

2 large yellow onions, roughly chopped

⅓ cup of vegetable oil (80 mL), plus 2 tablespoons, divided

14 oz diced tomato (395 g), 2 cans

6 oz tomato paste (170 g), 1 can

1 habanero pepper

2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon mixed dried herbs

3 chicken bouillon cubes

2 ½ cups long grain rice

1 cup of frozen mixed vegetable

1 ½ cups water

Method

Add onions and 2 tablespoons of oil to a blender and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and habanero pepper to the blender, and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a separate medium bowl.
Heat the remaining ⅓ cup (80 ml) of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
Once the oil is shimmering, add the onion puree and cook until the water has cooked out and the puree is starting to brown about 10 minutes.
Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in colour.
Add the rice, mixed vegetables, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with foil and a lid. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
Serve.