Jollof / Arroz de Caldo de Mancarra Vegano (Bissau Roasted Peanut, Cashew & Vegetable Rice) – Authentic Guinea-Bissau Recipe

Ingredients for Jollof / Arroz de Caldo de Mancarra Vegano (Bissau Roasted Peanut, Cashew & Vegetable Rice) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) long-grain rice, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups creamy peanut-and-cashew sauce, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup roasted sweet potatoes
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Guinea-Bissau seasoning (ginger, ripe tomatoes, bay leaf, lime)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and garlic until golden.
2. Add ginger, ripe tomatoes, bay leaf, lime along with long-grain rice and creamy peanut-and-cashew sauce, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
3. Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
4. Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
5. Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with roasted sweet potatoes.