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HOW TO COOK PARTY JOLLOF RICE.(HOME MADE NIGERIAN RECIPE).

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Nigerian Party Jollof Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from the Senegambian region, Jollof rice has become a staple across West Africa, particularly in Nigeria. It is often served at celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing unity and festivity. The dish has sparked a friendly rivalry among countries, each claiming to have the best version. Today, Nigerian Jollof is celebrated globally, known for its rich, smoky flavor and vibrant color, often accompanied by grilled meats or fried plantains.

NigerianNGmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
9 cups long-grain rice
13 small tomatoes
8 large onions
3 red bell peppers
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon beef seasoning powder
1.5 tablespoons powdered chicken flavor
1.5 tablespoons mixed spice flavor
4 tablespoons crayfish powder
5 seasoning cubes
goat meat
vegetable oil

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: parboiled rice

Brown rice offers more fiber and nutrients.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and is suitable for vegetarians.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

1

Remove seeds from red bell peppers and scotch bonnet pepper, wash them.

2

Measure 3 parts red bell pepper to 1 part scotch bonnet pepper for blending.

3

Clean and wash 13 small tomatoes and 8 large onions before blending into a smooth paste.

4

Cook the blended paste in a pot over medium heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until thickened and water dries up.

5

Boil hot water in another pot for washing the rice.

6

Use 9 cups of long-grain rice, soak in boiled hot water for a few minutes, then rinse with cold water until clear.

7

Season goat meat with 1 onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, curry powder, beef seasoning, and seasoning cubes without adding water, then cover to steam.

8

After the meat is tender, remove it and keep the stock for later use.

9

Shallow fry the meat in hot oil with garlic cloves to add flavor.

10

In a separate pot, heat 0.5 liters of vegetable oil until smoking, then add sliced onions and stir-fry briefly.

11

Add the blended pepper mixture to the hot oil, stirring constantly to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.

12

Add powdered chicken flavor, mixed spice, curry powder, thyme, crayfish powder, seasoning cubes, and salt to the tomato sauce, cooking for a few more minutes.

Cooking Techniques

blendingsautéingsteaming

Equipment Needed

large potblenderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

none

Also Known As

Jollof RiceNigerian Jollof

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