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Aug 16, 2016 · Learn how to make authentic Nigerian jollof rice with tomato, pepper, curry, and thyme. Follow the easy steps, tips, and variations from a Nigerian food explorer and blogger.
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There are hundreds of different dishes in the world, but there is only a handful that has enough flavor for me to eat alone. A bowl of Jollof rice is one of those dishes. You know, the kind where you can taste the spoon or fork after you’re done with the food? I mean, you’d want to lick it clean. Jollof is deliciously addictive. Jollof rice is a st...
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jollof Rice (Jellof rice) —it is a rich and incredibly rich, aromatic, tasty West African one-pot Meal. It’s similar to Jambalayabut with distinctive African spices. It consists mainly of cooked rice and tomato stew flavored with spices such as thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, onions, and garlic. The dish is a ...
Jollof rice is a delicious royal dish originating in West Africa. It is one of the most common West African dishes eaten in the regions of Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Cameroun, and Liberia. Although it is believed to have originated from the Wolof people in northwestern Senegal. The recipe varies from cou...
This recipe for jollof rice can be customized in many ways to suit your tastes and preferences, you could add any of your favorite vegetables (diced carrots, green beans, sweet peas, or sweet corn). It can be enjoyed with chicken, beef, lamb meat, goat meat, or fish. I love pairing mine with some fried Plantains, coleslaw, and baked chicken!
The ingredients required for making jollof rice are pretty basic. You probably already have them in your kitchen. 1. The main ingredient in jollof rice is, of course,rice. I used long-grain parboiled rice for this recipe, but you can also use basmati. I have a recipe for that here – (basmati Jollof with beef). 2. Next up are the canned tomato, fres...
When cooking Jellof rice, building a flavor base is very important. Don’t be in haste to dump your ingredients in the pot otherwise, you will end up with what we call a ”concoction.” Each step counts, so try to do each of the steps in detail. 1. The inevitable foundation for building up the flavor in this meal is to start bysauteeing the Onions. Th...
Who’s Jollof rice is better? I don’t even want to go into the issue of the trending Jollof wars, especially between Nigeria and Ghana. All I know is that a good cook will make a good-tasting Jollof Rice. In my own opinion, I think it has to do with the cooking abilities of an individual and not a country. Let me know your opinion. 🙂
Though quite a lot of rice types can be used to make Jollof rice. I have used thelong grain parboiled rice for this recipe – This rice is soaked, steamed, and dried. Then the hull is removed to make parboiled rice. The steaming enables the rice to absorb nutrients and changes the starch so that it cooks into a firmer, less sticky dish of rice than ...
We usually serve Jollof with Chicken,Turkey, Beef, Goat Meat, Fish, or moi moi and sometimes with a side of fresh creamy Coleslaw or Nigerian salad.In west Africa, a party such as a wedding ceremony or a naming ceremony is not complete without this meal. It is a sure party pleaser.
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Jul 25, 2013 · Learn how to make jollof rice, the most popular food in Nigeria, with chicken or beef, fried tomatoes, and various spices. Follow the step by step instructions and watch the video for a delicious plate of jollof rice plus fried meat.
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Sep 22, 2022 · Learn how to make jollof rice, a seasoned tomatoey rice dish, with tips on rice choice, stew base, and cooking method. Discover the history and variations of this West African staple.
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Oct 6, 2023 · Learn how to make authentic Nigerian jollof rice with tomato and pepper sauce in 30 minutes. This one-pot dish is crispy, flavorful and versatile for any occasion.
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Cooking time. 30 mins to 1 hour. Serves 6–8. Ingredients. 400ml/14fl oz passata. 3 tbsp tomato purée. 2 fresh red Scotch bonnet chillies, seeds removed. 2 onions, chopped. 2 red peppers, seeds...
Jun 14, 2020 · Learn how to make authentic Nigerian Jollof Rice with tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices. This one-pot meal is easy, gluten-free, and delicious.
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