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80 min Cook Time

Authentic Sunday Jollof

Rich, smoky Ghanaian jollof made easy with Ntoswura Jollof Mix. Perfect for Sunday lunch with family.

Authentic Sunday Jollof

Ingredients

  • 2 cups jasmine or long-grain rice
  • Ntoswura Jollof Mix
  • 2 tablespoons tomato purée
  • 1 medium onion
  • sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Cooked chicken
  • optional
  • Fresh vegetables for garnish
  • optional

Preparation Method

1

Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add the sliced onion and sauté until soft and fragrant.

3

Stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

4

Add the Ntoswura Jollof Mix and stir well to combine.

5

Pour in the stock

6

add the bay leaf and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

7

Rinse the rice thoroughly

8

then add it to the pot and stir to combine.

9

Cover tightly and cook on low heat

10

stirring occasionally

11

until the rice is tender and has absorbed the sauce.

12

Add a little water or stock if needed while the rice cooks.

13

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if required.

14

Allow the jollof to rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

15

Fluff gently with a fork and serve hot with chicken

16

salad or your favourite side.

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Chef's Pro Tip

“The secret to perfect jollof texture is steaming, not boiling. Keep the lid tight and let Ntoswura Jollof Mix do the hard work of balancing the flavors.”