How To Make Perfect Jollof Rice That Will Make Everyone Ask For More

Every Nigerian knows the truth. Jollof Rice is not just food. It is a competition.

If your Jollof is not smoky, tasty, and red like party Jollof, people will eat it quietly and go home. But if you get it right, they will ask, "Who cooked this rice?"

Today, I will show you the simple secret to perfect party Jollof Rice.

Ingredients You Need:

• 4 cups of long grain rice
• 6 big fresh tomatoes
• 3 big red bell peppers (tatashe)
• 2 scotch bonnet peppers (ata rodo)
• 2 big onions
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
• 4 cubes of seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt to taste
• Chicken or beef stock

Step By Step:

1. Wash Your Rice Well

Wash your rice until the water is clear. This will stop it from getting too soft and sticky.

2. Blend Your Pepper Mix

Blend tomatoes, tatashe, ata rodo and 1 onion. Do not add too much water. You want it thick.

3. Fry The Base

Heat your oil, fry sliced onion, add tomato paste and fry for 5 minutes until it is dark red. This is the secret to that party colour.

4. Add Your Blended Mix

Pour in your blended pepper, add curry, thyme, seasoning cubes and salt. Fry for 15 to 20 minutes until the oil comes on top. If you skip this step, your Jollof will taste sour.

5. Add Stock and Rice

Add your stock, taste it. It should taste a little bit salty because the rice will absorb it. Add your washed rice and bay leaves. Stir once, cover with foil and a tight lid.

6. Let It Cook On Low Heat

Cook on very low heat for 30 minutes. Do not open it every minute. Let the steam do the work.

7. The Smoky Secret

When it is almost done, increase the heat for 2 minutes to get that smoky party flavour at the bottom. Then turn it off and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Serve with fried chicken, plantain, and cold drink.

Trust me, nobody will eat just one plate.

Have you tried this method before? Tell me in the comment section if your Jollof came out perfect.