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Mar 12, 2024 · Jollof rice is a West African staple consisting of rice cooked in a delicious, flavour-packed and often spicy tomato sauce. Though it seems simple enough to make, it’s actually pretty difficult to nail.
- My Mum’s Jollof Rice
Stir in the curry powder, thyme, stock cubes, bay leaves and...
- My Mum’s Jollof Rice
Sep 17, 2021 · Jollof rice is a smoky, spicy tomato and pepper-based rice dish that's a staple throughout West Africa.
- Long-Grain Rice
- Fresh Plum Tomatoes
- Red Onions
- Fresh Scotch Bonnet Peppers
- Tatashe
- Tomato Puree
- Stock
- Curry Powder
- Dried Thyme
- Bay Leaves
‘Uncle Ben’s’ used to be synonymous with Long-grain rice in the eighties and early nineties (?) because it was readily available in Nigeria – I remember hearing My mum and aunties talk about ‘Uncle Ben’s’ like it was the holy grail of rice. Compared with Basmati and Thai Jasmine, it rice has bite and the grains are thick enough to withstand the hea...
A lot of cooking in Nigeria is done with fresh ingredients and tomatoesare no exception. Various varieties from around the country are available throughout the year. Very rarely would you find Nigerians, in Nigeria at least using canned tomatoes. Substitute: Canned/ Tinned Plum tomatoes Cook’s Tip: The tomato-onion ratio is key during blending. I t...
There red/ purple onions are our go-to for most dishes. Substitute: White Onions Cook’s Tip: I like to add both blended and sliced onions
I particularly like the yellow variety for its sweet fragrance and peculiar taste, but the red ones are acceptable if not common for Jollof. Substitute: Habanero pepper, any other fresh chilies you like Cook’s Tip: Be careful when handling chilies. If you find them too hot – you can de–seedand use to taste. Sometimes, I split a chili pepper in half...
These are spicy Nigerian peppers , not quite red bell pepper, not quite chili pepper. They are known as Capsicum annuum, Fruited sweet pepper. Because the seeds are quite bitter, only the skin is used. Substitute:(Roasted) red bell peppers. Cook’s Tip: Use some in your Jollof! Tatashe adds to the ‘red-orange’ hue of the rice, complementing the toma...
I know a few people who only use the Derica brand. In fact growing up, that was the only brand of tomato puree we ever bought at home. Now we have ‘Tasty Tom’ and Gino and a few new ones. Substitute: Some people might consider a paste of sundried tomatoes a good substitute…I’m not sure. Yet. Cooks’s Tip:I like to ‘fry’ my tomato puree in oil, befor...
Commonly, meat stock is used in Nigeria, made fresh from beef, chicken or both. Substitute:Vegetable stock, to make it vegetarian/ vegan Cook’s tip: My mother considers the tastiest stock to come from a freshly cooked mixture of beef and chicken.
Essential in most Nigerian dishes, this blend of spices is warming and fragrant and similar to Caribbean not Indian blends of curry powder. I use one brand mostly – Lion. Which I grew up on. It is the brand I gift to family and friends at home and abroad Substitute: You could use turmeric, along with some fresh blended ginger and garlic. Cook’s Tip...
Same old. Dried thyme. Essential seasoning in Nigerian cuisine Substitute: Dried savory or even the Mediterranean oregano/ marjoram would fare better than fresh thyme, Cook’s Tip: Don’t use fresh thyme.
I’ve never really been a big fan of dried bay leaves. But…for Jollof’s sake, I’ve began to use it. It’s okay. It lends an aniseed-type flavour to the dish that’s not overpowering so I’m cook. Not much else to say. Substitute: A pinch of ground fennel seeds Cook’s Tip: Don’t overdo the bay leaves or substitute – what you want is to create a delicate...
Nov 9, 2018 · Jollof Rice – Oven baked. Published: Nov 9, 2018 - Last updated: Apr 29, 2022. Oven Baked Jollof Rice – Here is another take on Jollof Rice, one of the most famous West African one pot meal. Simplicity, is what sets apart the stove top from the oven baked method of cooking Jollof rice.
- Lunch/Dinner
- 3 min
- 541
Dec 27, 2022 · Jollof is deliciously addictive. Jollof rice is a staple in West African cuisine. It’s made from rice, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and other seasonings. The dish is cooked in one pot. It’s simple and easy to make at home—and the end result is absolutely delicious!
Oct 29, 2020 · Whether you’re looking to try your hand at jollof rice for the first time, or finally perfect it after many unsuccessful attempts like me, I highly recommend Ronke’s recipe. It’s pretty much foolproof.
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