THE GREAT NIGERIAN JOLLOF RICE - My Version

Jollof Rice is a popular traditional dish that has recently made waves globally. People all around the world have tried their hands in making the delicious dish because it is relatively easy to make and the ingredients can readily be found.

We hear about the notorious jollof rice from time to time. It is a staple in every Nigerian home. It features in most gatherings and occasions be it weddings, parties or even burials. It is a neutral dish because most people love a good plate of Jollof rice and cannot pass up an opportunity to get one.

I am here to bring the recipe to your doorstep and make it easy for you to try out. Maybe after reading this article, you might add it to your list food recipes!

I’m going to make it as brief and concise as I possibly can so that you can easily pick it up.


JOLLOF RICE

The concept of jollof rice is basically rice cooked in tomato stew.

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Tomatoes
  • Red peppers
  • Tatashe (I do not know what it’s called in english)
  • Carrots (optional)
  • Onions
  • Fish
  • Meat stock
  • Groundnut oil
  • Tomato paste
  • Seasoning cubes
  • Salt
  • Powdered Pepper
  • Spices
  • Curry powder

Procedure

PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS: First things first, you have to prep your ingredients.

  • Wash your tomatoes, peppers and tatashe, onions thoroughly. Remove the stalk from the tomatoes and peppers.


  • Wash your fish


  • Wash your rice thoroughly.


  • Blend your tomatoes, peppers and tatashe and onions.
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  • Set aside some onions. Slice some into rings and dice the others into cubes.

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  • Dice your carrots


GET TO COOKING!

  • Pour some cooking oil in the pot. Wait till it’s warm then add your diced onions to fry for 3 minutes.

  • Add your tomato paste, stir and leave to fry for 5 minutes.


  • Add your blended mix and stir. Leave to fry till most of the water content evaporates and the stew stops tasting like fresh tomatoes.


  • Pour in your meat stock and stir.

  • Then add your spices, seasoning cubes, powdered pepper, salt and curry in no particular order. Taste as you add so as not to go overboard with them. Stir.


  • When your stew is well mixed, add some water to it. Enough water to hold your rice till it is fully boiled.

  • Place your washed rice into the pot and stir well.


  • Cover the pot and leave to cook on low heat for at least 20 minutes.

  • While you wait, season your fish with some salt and fry with pre-heated oil. Place on one side, fry for 5 mins then flip to the other side and repeat.


  • Taste after 20 minutes to determine if the rice is fully boiled. If not, add some water so it doesn’t burn. DO NOT STIR till it is fully cooked and ready.

  • 5 minutes before the rice is ready, add your onion rings.


And there you go, your delicious JOLLOF RICE with Fried Fish.


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What did you learn from this?
What would you do differently if you were given the floor?

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You could also add slice tomatoes and magarine together with the onion ring. It makes a lot of difference

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That sounds nice
I'll try it next time! Thanks

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I really love jellof rice especially with fried fish.
This must taste good😉😋

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Looks pretty delicious! Now I'm hungry 🤣😋.
!PIZZA

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😅😅
Feel free to stop by anytime!
Thank you for the PIZZA, it is much appreciated

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Looks so delicious! I have only tried Jollof Rice one time and it seems like many people from your country recommend it. Maybe I'll try it again. 😅

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You definitely should. It is worth the hype😊

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