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Aug 9, 2015 · In order to achieve a decent coconut taste, you would need to use fresh home made coconut milk as the canned coconut milk isn’t as potent as the home made one. I’ll be incorporating desiccated coconut into my Coconut Jollof Rice recipe as this intensifies the coconut flavour when added.
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Coconut adds richness and creaminess to any dish. I practically grew up on Jollof Rice. My mother made amazing Nigerian dishes and I gradually learned many of those from her. Jollof rice originates from West Africa, where it’s a prominent staple food. It is usually served as a celebration meal! This Coconut Jollof Rice is gluten-free and protein-ri...
This recipe uses easy-to-find ingredients that can be bought from a local store if you don’t already have them in your pantry. Read the Recipe Card for the measurements.
White rice- I have used long grain white rice for this recipe because it stays firm and maintains its shape. Basmati rice tends to become quite soft quickly so should be avoided. Wash the rice befo...Tomato Puree/Paste- This adds more of a tangy flavor to this rice and gives the Jollof its notorious orange color. You may add more fresh tomatoes and skip the tomato puree if you don't have any to...Onion- Chopped Onion sauteed in oil adds a mildly sweet flavor to this rice.Chicken Stock- Makes protein-rich flavorful rice. If you wish to make vegetarian or vegan rice, replace the chicken stock with veg stock.Plum Tomatoes- are slightly sweeter and are perfect for pureeing. They add a nice red color to this rice. You may also use cherry tomatoes, canned tomatoes or tomato paste as well. Fresh Tomatoes w...Bell Peppers- I have used red bell pepper as it adds a delicious sweet flavor to the dish.Scotch Bonnet-Add spicy depth to this rice dish. If you don’t like the heat, feel free to adjust its quantity.Onion- Adds mild sweet flavor and I have used white onions. You may use white onions or spring onions as well.Vegetarian/Vegan Coconut Jollof Rice-You can easily make this coconut rice vegan or vegetarian by substituting the chicken stock with vegetable stock. The chicken seasoning cubes can be substituted...Add another topping- Add fried chunks of Cashew for garnishing.Add another spice- You may add ginger for an aromatic flavor.Add tangy flavor- To make these rice tangier, add fresh lemon juice just before serving!Leftover Coconut Jollof Rice can be stored in a dry container with a lid in the refrigerator up to 5 days. You can freeze this rice for up to three months in an airtight container. To defrost, thaw the rice on the counter and reheat in the microwave before serving.
Rice: If your rice is hard, the grains are probably undercooked. Add more water, bring to a simmer, and continue cooking until the grains are soft and chewy.Stock: If you want the coconut Jollof to have a richer meaty flavor then add chicken stock to the saucepan in step 3.Stir: Since the rice is cooked in one pot, make sure to keep stirring or else the rice may stick to the bottom of the pan.- (9)
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Mar 10, 2016 · Coconut Jollof Rice -One pot Aromatic Chicken & Rice cooked slowing cooked with coconut milk and coconut powder Easy, Flavorful and Delicious. Coconut Jellof rice is one of my son’s favorite one-pot rice meal.
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Aug 26, 2015 · One day I asked myself, "what will happen if I add coconut milk to this jollof rice I'm cooking"? I decided to give it a try and it turned out to be spoon-licking good! The sweetness from the coconut milk and onions just bring a different taste to the meal. I loved it.
For the tastiest Coconut Jollof Rice, make your own Coconut Milk if you can buy coconuts where you live. Prepare the Tomato Stew base if you don’t already have some. You should always have this in your freezer. 🙂
May 4, 2018 · One unique version of Jollof Rice is prepared using coconut milk. This adds a certain sweetness to the dish and enhances the flavors of the other vegetables and spices. Traditionally, fresh coconut milk was extracted from the flesh of dried coconuts, but canned coconut milk is now a worthy substitute in modern Jollof Rice recipes.
May 13, 2019 · You can use fresh whole coconut, canned coconut milk or coconut powder. If extracting milk from fresh coconut , use a mature coconut for best flavour. If using coconut powder, then make coconut milk from the powdered coconut .
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