Ghanaian Jollof Rice

Photo: flickr user secretlondon123

Ingredients

1 1/2 kg chicken, jointed and cut into serving-sized pieces

800 grams tinned tomatoes (with juice)

500 ml water

2 teaspoons salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

250 grams rice

125 grams cooked smoked ham, cubed

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon red chilli paste

600 grams coarsely-shredded cabbage

250 grams green (French) beans, trimmed

2 onions, but into 1.5cm slices

1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Add the chicken, tomatoes, water, 2 tsp salt and the black pepper into a large metal 9x13 inch pan or Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set aside then add the rice, ham, cumin and chilli. Cook for 5 minutes then add the chicken, cabbage, green beans and onions. Season with the remaining salt, bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover and allow to simmer until the chicken is completely cooked (about 30 minutes). When done the liquid should be absorbed.

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For a more festive and colorful version add a pinch of saffron. If you're not particularly into hot chillies then reduce the amount of hot pepper and fresh thyme as a flavoring.

Recipe adapted from Jody Broderson.