🍚 Rasta Rice Recipe – Spicy Ghanaian Stir-Fry with Street Food Vibes

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Craving something bold, spicy, and totally satisfying? Rice Rasta (also known as Rasta Rice) is a street-style rice dish loaded with colorful vegetables, pepper, sausage or egg, and smoky jollof-like flavor.

It’s the perfect “lazy day” one-pan meal that still brings the heat—and the flavor.

🛒 Ingredients:

  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old or firm)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1 small carrot (optional, julienned)
  • 1 scotch bonnet or chili (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp paprika or suya spice
  • 1 bouillon cube or seasoning powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Protein (optional): sausage, boiled egg, chicken, tofu

👨🏾‍🍳 How to Make It:

Step 1: Stir-Fry the Veggies
Heat oil in a large pan or wok. Add onions and sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic, sliced peppers, carrot, and chili. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes.

Step 2: Add Spices
Sprinkle curry powder, paprika, and bouillon cube. Stir well to coat the veggies.

Step 3: Add Cooked Rice
Add your rice and mix thoroughly to combine with the veggies. Stir-fry on high heat for 5–7 minutes. You want a slightly smoky effect, so don’t be afraid to let some rice brown a little at the bottom.

Step 4: Add Protein (Optional)
Add fried sausage slices, shredded chicken, tofu, or top with a fried or boiled egg.

Step 5: Serve Hot!
Garnish with extra chili, spring onions, or a drizzle of shito (pepper sauce) if you like it fiery.

🧠 Why It's Called Rasta Rice

The name “Rasta” comes from the colorful combo of red, green, and gold (peppers, carrots, rice)—like the Rastafarian flag. It’s also a fun name for how vibey this dish feels.

💡 Marrone’s Tips:

  • Day-old rice is best—it doesn’t get mushy.
  • Use suya spice or dry fish powder for a deeper smoky flavor.
  • Want it vegan? Skip the meat and add mushrooms or beans!

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Rasta rice recipe, Ghana street food, African rice stir fry, spicy rice recipe, how to make Rasta rice, easy Ghana food, fried rice, Ghanaian recipes, veggie rice

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Learn how to make Rasta Rice—a spicy Ghanaian stir-fry dish with rice, peppers, and sausage. Street food flavor, homemade with love. Quick & easy recipe!

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