Beans and Jollof
Beans and Jollof is a vibrant and hearty meal that brings together two beloved staples of African cuisine. The dish features rich, saucy Jollof rice cooked in a flavorful tomato base with spices and herbs, paired with tender, stewed beans seasoned to perfection. This combination offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes—the smoky, tangy notes of Jollof complementing the earthy richness of the beans. Often garnished with fried plantains or served alongside protein options like fried fish or chicken, this dish is a filling and satisfying choice for any occasion.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
Stew
- ½ cup 120ml oil
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 medium sized tomatoes chopped
- 1 ½ large onions
- ¼ cup turkey berries also known as nsama ntroba or nkwan susua
- pepper as required
- 8 large meat portions
- One teaspoon of mixed herbs
- 1 heaped teaspoon grounded dried fish
- 1 heaped teaspoon grounded dried shrimp
- Salt
Rice
- 1 cup brownish beans or any beans of choice
- 3 cups rice of choice
- 1/2 cup 360ml water or as required
Instructions
- Boil beans till tender, add salt, drain water and set aside. While beans are boiling, blend onions, pepper and turkey berries together. Wash your meat, cut into desired sizes and set aside.
- Chop tomatoes and set aside.
- Put oil in a saucepan, add tomato paste, stir fry for about two minutes, add blended onions, pepper and turkey berries. Add chopped tomatoes and stir fry. Cover and let simmer on high heat for about five minutes.
- Remove lid, add mixed herbs, meat, grounded fish, shrimp and salt stir. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes or more.
- Wash rice till water is cleared. Add washed rice to the stew add water as needed, check and adjust for salt. Add the beans.
- Cover tightly and bring to boil. Immediately as it starts boiling, remove lid, using a thin wooden ladle or a long fork stir from bottom to top. Cover tightly and let simmer on low heat for 10-12 minutes. After some time has passed, remove lid and stir again. Cover tightly and let simmer for 10 more minutes till its well cooked.
