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Ghanaian Potato Jollof with a Twist

Name: Ghanaian Potato Jollof with a Twist
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 2 bell peppers, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 chili pepper, diced; 2 cups potatoes, diced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 can tomato puree; 1 cubes bouillon cube; 1 spoonful tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups cooked white rice; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Spice up your night with this Ghanaian Potato Jollof with a twist. Using traditional West African flavors and incorporating potatoes as the base, this flavorful dish is a nutrient-packed dinner.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

30 min

Servings

A simple dinner doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Spice up your night with this Ghanaian Potato Jollof with a twist. Using traditional West African flavors and incorporating potatoes as the base, this flavorful dish is a nutrient-packed dinner. It takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and is perfect for both beginner and advanced home cooks. The best part? You can enjoy leftovers the next day, because the flavors get even better! To begin, fry a diced onion in vegetable oil until softened. Add finely chopped bell peppers, garlic, and chili pepper. Fry for about 3 minutes. Add diced potatoes to the pan and stir fry until they start to soften. Next, pour a generous amount of tomato puree into the pan. Add a cube of bouillon for extra flavor. For the twist, add a small spoonful of tomato paste and a bit of flavored-enhancing spices. Fill the pan with just enough water to cover the potatoes. Let them cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes have softened. As the potatoes finish cooking, arrange freshly cooked white rice in the center of a plate. Top with the flavorful potato jollof and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley. Serve with a side of your favorite salad, and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 onion, diced
2 bell peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chili pepper, diced
2 cups potatoes, diced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can tomato puree
1 cubes bouillon cube
1 spoonful tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup parsley, chopped

Instructions

1
In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat and fry diced onion until softened.
2
Add bell peppers, garlic, and chili pepper and fry for about 3 minutes.
3
Add potatoes to the pan and stir fry until softened.
4
Pour tomato puree into the pan, followed by a cube of bouillon and a spoonful of tomato paste. Add chili and cumin powders and season with salt and pepper.
5
Fill the pan with enough water to cover the potatoes and let them cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are softened.
6
Arrange cooked white rice into the plate. Top with the flavorful potato jollof and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley.
7
Serve with a side of your favorite salad.

Chef's Tip

For an extra boost of flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the tomato sauce for an unexpected twist!

Fun Fact

Jollof rice is a popular West African dish that is usually served with different proteins or vegetables.

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