Jollof Rice - African Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe | African Recipes
How to prepare "jollof rice - african chicken and rice casserole"
african chicken and rice casserole (jollof rice - ghana)
1 (2 1/2 to 3 pound) broiler-fryer chicken, cut up
2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes (with liquid)
2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked regular rice
1/4 pound fully cooked smoked ham, cubed (3/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage;
8 ounces green beans*
2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon salt
heat chicken, tomatoes, water, 2 teaspoons salt and pepper to boiling in 5-quart dutch oven; reduce heat. cover and simmer 30 minutes.
remove chicken. stir in rice, ham, cinnamon and red pepper. add chicken, cabbage, green beans and onions. sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. heat to boiling; reduce heat. cover and simmer until thickest pieces of chicken are done — 20 to 30 minutes longer.
yields 8 servings.
* 1 (10 ounce) package frozen french-style green beans, thawed, can be substituted.
