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Sep 19, 2018 · West African famous meal Jollof Rice made with Shrimp is comfort food at its best! Flavorful shrimp with aromatic rice adorned with vibrant fresh veggies. This Jollof Rice with Shrimp all happens in one pot, it is made with pantry staples and requires very little prep time! These are busy days!
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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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Servings. Tip. Don’t drain the tomatoes. Their liquid is necessary for properly cooking the rice. But don't forget to pat the shrimp dry before seasoning them with salt and pepper; excess moisture may make the rice soggy. 1 hour. 30 minutes active. Ingredients. 2. tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. 1. large yellow onion, chopped. Directions. 01.
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Aug 16, 2016 · Spiced and stewed in a flavorful tomato broth, it is everything from "everyday" to celebration. The classic version is cooked with long-grain rice (Uncle Ben's/Carolina's) and seasoned with Nigerian-style curry powder and dried thyme. Served with fried, ripe plantains which we call dodo and coleslaw, it is everything.
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Oct 6, 2023 · Great for make-ahead meals. I typically make a huge batch and we tend to eat it with different curries and mains through the week. It also freezes excellently. Versatile and super simple to customize. You can easily adjust the spice levels, use whatever rice you have on mind, or adjust the spice base with flavors that are more familiar.
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Mar 11, 2021 · Jump to: What is jollof rice? Nigerian Jollof in the Jollof Wars. Why You'll Love this Recipe. What You'll Need for this Recipe. Substitutions & Variations. How to Make Nigerian Jollof Rice Step by Step. Quick How-to Video. Frequently Asked Questions. What to Serve with Jollof Rice. Black History Month Collaboration. More Favorite African Recipes.
Ingredients. Jollof Rice: 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes. 3 red bell peppers. 1 scotch bonnet pepper. 2 red onions. 1 cup Tropical Sun Sunflower Oil. 4 Tropical Sun Bay Leaves. 1 tablespoon Tropical Sun Dried Thyme. 1 teaspoon Tropical Sun Ground White Pepper. 200g tomato puree. 1/2 tablespoon salt. 2 tablespoons Tropical Sun All Purpose Seasoning.
