That’s interesting! I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I have tried cooking jallof rice before and failed. You are doing a fabulous job…can’t wait to try this! 2. What size can of diced tomatoes do you recommend. You’re very welcome….x. So am pretty sure its because it still doesn’t taste the way party jollof rice tastes. I realize now how much I needed these moments of frustration and joy, to feel connected to my … Thanks so much for the lovely feedback, it’s really appreciated. Hope this helps and isn’t too late…X, I used exactly ur recipe and it came out delish. I’m really glad you loved it, thanks thanks, thanks for the feedback…..☺️☺️☺️. Awesome…just tried this right now, but modified it….I parboiled the rice then I added the sauce and baked it…turned out awesome…….Thanks. (It’s better to transfer the rice into another big pot, then add the stew so you can control the amount of stew that goes in to avoid over adding. Also, using raw rice helps to eliminate sogginess and gives it a more authentic taste (my opinion). The blended crayfish added so much flavor. If not, can you give more detail about the crayfish? God bless! I’ll give this a try this weekend. OB Cuisine: The Perfect Party Jollof Rice Recipe By Velvety Foodies December 24, 2020 Category: Around The World, Discreet, News Written by: Style Writer Leave a reply; Wizkid is back with a new cooking tutorial, and this time it’s the party Jollof Rice.. Oya where’s dat big pot…. Jollof is also the hallmark of every good Nigerian party, and probably my favorite food. Or, ask the women that sell ingredients for salad at the open market they’ll be able to direct you to who has it. It’s never easy, been there as well. Jollof rice is a legendary dish that’s ubiquitous in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Togo, and Sierra Leone. Sisi Jemimah, I’m now the new boss of jollof rice. However, I will be using Basmatic Rice. Can’t wait to try this , awww I’m so glad you like it. We know how to make party Jollof rice that has very exquisite and rich taste. Join other monthly visitors and receive updates on the latest lifestyle posts, food recipes as well as some secret giveaways for my loyal family. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Note: Quantity of spices depends on your preference. Allow the rice to cook for about 30 minutes. Once the tomato is done frying, add your chicken stock to the mix and taste to see if it requires any salt. Since I was in the party mood yesterday, I decided to prepare myself this awesome dish to celebrate our independence. There are three main methods of cooking party jollof rice; the hob, firewood and the oven method. I’m glad you find my recipes useful and they work great for you, I do appreciate the feedback, sure you nailed Adalu and Designer stew as well…, I tried this recipe and it came out very well!!!! Add the blended pepper, tomato paste, knorr cubes, curry powder, one teaspoon white pepper, bay leaves, cover and let it fry till oil begins to float to the top. Even at that, I still obtained a nice, lush and consistent jollof rice. The smokey flavor is everything <3. I need to cook it for a potluck, but would rather do vegetables than meat…. Jollof Rice of Party Rice Als er in Nigeria een groot feest is, wordt er natuurlijk ook Jollof Rice gegeten. My husband and daughter love it, and so do I. I will make it again many times I am sure. I used your Nigerian Jollof rice recipe for the first time last night and it turned out fantasitic. this dish is delish! My jollof rice has neva tasted dis nice. Jollof rice is a party favourite, barbeque favourite, children party favourite, everything favourite l I also find that some people tend to precook their rice first before adding it to their sauce. This is now my every Sunday meal? May God bless you Sisi Jemimah. It’s my favorite and when anyone asks ( because they always do) I just say sisijemimah.com- so I was LIVID to see that another blog literally lifted your recipe with no credit given to you at all! Thank you so much for this! Always remember, “Jollof rice never thrives in chaotic atmospheres”. If so please explain what I do with the blended ingredients . In fact, this is the most popular party food in West Africa. Anyway, enough of my talk (someone’s getting carried away), let’s cook. Thanks Sisi Jemimah. That process usually makes their rice very mushy. Let me know in the comments what you guys think of this recipe! I use the 14.5oz can of Hunts diced tomatoes. I also made Puff-Puff to complete the nigerian feeling here . Allow the onions to fry until the redness starts to slightly fade off. I’ve been hunting for a place like this for quite the most popular rice recipe in Nigeria. I’m glad you and hubby loved it. Het vuur Yay! You’re very welcome, thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback, it’s greatly appreciated…. White pepper makes a lot of difference, you’ll be shocked. I tried this recipe and followed the instructions to reduce the stew if it seems too much and I made the best jollof rice in my history of jollof rice today , thank you so so so much, my husband sister cousins and in laws all commended it, Yay! Thank you so much for this, Awesome feedback! What’s your instagram handle please? I’m glad the recipe worked great for you, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a feedback…. Tried this recipe today and Jollof rice was BAE!!! Just cooking the blended tomatoes now. I learned how to cook it as a kid by watching my mom do it, so by the time I was old enough to make it by myself, I naturally assumed I would be a pro. I’m an American girl dating a Nigerian boy for a year now. Thank You so for sharing this recipe! It’s incredible! Used your jollof recipe for a church event and it came out perfectly. 18 talking about this. But what exactly is it and why the sensation surrounding this topic? you have to fry the onions. Thanks for your comment and kind words. I tried the party jollof rice with following your recipe and it was really great. Yay! God bless you more…x. Quarter to 60years later, I find out say na ‘scotch bonnet’ :O Today na today, dat kitchen must scatter! I specifically prepare the Nigerian party jollof rice which I still feel is one of the best recipes out there (not being biased, just stating facts LOL). Love it. I hope it helps. RiceJollof™ is the Loyal Jollof Rice Spice,- 70g ( Pack of 12) provider online store. Please anytime I cook jollof rice with tin tomatoes it comes out with a sour taste. (Or a link to the right type would be even better. It is also a big party favor... more Can I half all the ingredients do you think it would come out okay. Tasty popular Nigerian party Jollof rice recipe, Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, large red onions until consistency is smooth and set aside. how much tomato paste is 120g. Kudos. wow wow wow!! You are just repeating her words; jellof rice originates from Senegal but she shared the method she knows very well which is Nigerian. You’re very welcome and God bless you more…. Thanks so much for the feedback….xxx. I love good feedbacks, I’m really glad you found the recipe helpful and yes, the white pepper and butter do make a huge difference, thanks once again…. I visit your blog regularly but this is my first comment – This recipe is everything! I will use this recipe forever. Add in your crayfish for an extra tasty flavor. Thank you so much, I soo got it right this time. There's something about Party Jollof Rice, honestly, we think it's a mind thing. Can I make this the day before? Blend some tomatoes, onions, habanero peppers, and red bell peppers together until you achieve a smooth consistency. My cooked party jollof rice with the secret ingredient bay leaf showing on top. awwww I’m glad you like it… Thank you so much.. hahahaha. I will do this today. Add the rice, mixed vegetables, and water. I’ve been trying to learn how to make it forever! I gave up trying jollof rice a long time ago and I am always buying. LOL! My husband thinks this is cool so far but my son is still not eating it. Thank you! I’m just particularly sold out to Best-in cos the sourness is much easier to get rid of. 3 as stated in the recipe.. The two ingredients, butter and white pepper truly work wonders. Hi Princeskaha, I’m so sorry for the late response, I had my get notifications of new comments, some kinda bug I gather. The butter gives it a very rich taste and a lush consistency while the white pepper brings out the signature party jollof rice taste. Yes! I prepared it on Sunday and my kids are crazy about it. This video is a step-by-step guide on how to cook jollof rice. I just realized my level of commenting does not reflect how much I use your blog. Being fueled by … Festive Season is coming and I thought it would be great to show how I cook Jollof Rice in Bulk! I’m combing through this site looking for more tasty things to make. Hi Oluwayemisi. I’m glad the recipe worked out great for you. Like the best jollof have ever made. Hi SisiJ, pls the plum tomatoes is it like fresh tomatoes or the regular tin tomatoes? Please, each time I cook jollof rice with tin tomatoes it comes out with a sour taste. Thanks! Thanks for the kind words. Did you mix it in a different stew? How can I reduce the oil cos the stock and butter both carry oil? It is really delicious. Thanks once again….X, you’re awesome! I got lots and lots of compliments. He even asked how cone this rice tastes like a party jollof. Made it for dinner last night and was wondering why I didn’t make more. much love <3, Can I make this recipe without a blender? Just made another round, sisi Jemimah’s recipe is the bomb and all thanks to you ? I love super positive feedbacks! Make sure this account has posts available on instagram.com. Thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback. Simply cut back on both or either for your next trial. This is very popular and loved among many Nigerians. I have made two other recipes that also turned out mushy so I know it’s me – I just don’t know what I’m doing incorrectly because I follow the recipes exactly. The much awaited recipes. Now this is the original jollof recipe! Thank you so much for this beautiful piece.. However, I will be using Basmatic Rice. I’m glad the recipe worked well for you. God bless you. Sorry for the late response. Wondering if you could please include serving size suggestions(i.e -how many people can your recipes feed etc) to your recipes if you can. This video shows you how to cook Jollof rice. Want more food recipes like this? How I have stuffed myself with jollof rice on a paper plate at cramped house parties and plotted ways to secure to-go boxes before all the good food runs out. Hi a Jasmine, just reading this a couple hoping it’s not too late. 3. hmm yummy can’t wait to try it for my mum birthday. Yay! This is an excellent recipe! I don’t cook a lot, so I have no idea where I can get white pepper. The rice will begin may begin to burn, do not fret, that S what gives Jollof that smokey burnt taste/aroma. And here’s a recipe card you can print of this. Nigerian jollof rice … Thanks for stopping bro, Abidap of London..:):). ? Mine turned out with great flavor but is mushy. This makes it firm and less mushy. Rice Jollof is a staple food in Africa, especially in Nigeria. Hi SJ, I just finished cooking my jollof rice wit ur recipe and trust me it came out “wow”. Parboiling I find takes a lot away from the frying time which consequently takes a bit away from the perfect consistency in the end. GOD BLESS You ma. So yeah, just use normal tomatoes. Hi. Best Jollof drive recipe ever! Aw! Thank you! You’re very welcome and thanks for taking the time to try out the recipe and also for coming back with a feedback, it’s very much appreciated. This was my first time making Jollof Rice. video has some errors. So sorry for the late response. Sorry for the late response. Well done babes, you outdid yourself this time around, loving every moment, Thanks for stopping by, took me a while to figure….haha. How would you recommend reheating it without ruining its integrity? If so how many cups shall I use 3, 2.75 or 2.25 x. I’m glad the recipe worked great for you. First time and me and my family loved it. You used both fresh and tin tomatoes. I soaked the rice and partially cooked it before adding it at the end. I don’t have white pepper tho! But do u add water at all wen blending ur pepper cos I notice d thickness. I love that tip with the butter and white pepper!! how much tomato puree did you use? beef, jollof rice, koko banj, nigerian recipe, party jollof rice, RECIPES, TOP NIGERIAN BLOG, usher, wok chop, wokchop Saturday, February 18, 2012 There's a reason people fight for party jollof rice at events especially weddings! Cover the pot and leave to cook on low to medium heat. Hope the JR turned out OK…. I have a recipe for the meat here: https://elleyajoku.com/food/jollof-beef-and-chicken-stew-recipe-for-the-everyday-cook, Looks delish! This was my first time and omg it came out So perfect. Just made this and it tasted so good. OB Cuisine: The Perfect Party Jollof Rice Recipe By Velvety Foodies December 24, 2020 Category: Around The World, Discreet, News Written by: Style Writer Leave a reply Wizkid is back with a new cooking tutorial, and this time it’s the party Jollof Rice. I am a Guyanese (Indian-Caribbean) married to a NIGERIAN. Video had 4.5 cups of rice. Try frying the paste like I said first and if it doesn’t make any difference, try another brand of tomato paste. Do you have any recommendations on how I cook the beef in the rice at the same time? If you’re choosing to parboil your rice, parboil for 5-8 minutes with little water on low heat. For our customers, we are available 24/7 hours. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The rice should still be very firm and not soft, wash with warm water and set aside. 4. There are three main methods of cooking Nigerian jollof rice; the hob, firewood and the oven method. Wow! This video shows you how to cook Jollof rice. I am really happy and I want you to know I am grateful. Aw! LOL! My boyfriend really hates the texture of onions hahaha. Thank you MADAM!!! I haven’t even cooked my beloved fried rice since I starter using this your jollof recipe. I added a cube of knorr, extra oil, curry, thyme, and ginger to water and used that as my stock. that’s also included in the ingredients. To get the party Jollof flavor, turn up the heat and let the rice burn for about 3 mins. Thank you, I have finally found my jollof recipe! In fact he moved in. So I have found this blog extremely useful because of the extremely detailed information on the quantities. I must say that your blog is extremely amazing and helpful. Thank you, Don’t you have to put water in the sauce before putting the rice? I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Mix and allow cook for an additional 10 mins. The recipe says one can but that isn’t really specific as different cans have different amounts. I visit my sister, I cook jollof rice. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So I suggest buying already parboiled rice and washing with water (see recipe procedure) to remove any excess starch before adding it to the sauce. Thank you so much. Your blog has changed my life. Hope this helps.. May God bless you always. Sounds like you used more oil or butter than necessary. https://elleyajoku.com/food/jollof-beef-and-chicken-stew-recipe-for-the-everyday-cook, 4 Fresh tomatoes or one 14.5oz can of diced (no salt), crayfish (optional, but I love to use it), 4 Habanero pepper (scotch bonnet) (put as much or as little as you want, depending on how spicy you want your rice). Doing this party jollof rice for probably the 100th time today and realized I have never left a comment to let you know how thoroughly gifted you are and am so grateful for access to your amazing recipes. Thank you! Can you add chicken to the rice? Thanks to Sisi Jemimah…kisses. So what are the qualities that make jollof rice attain the ‘party rice’ level 1. You are a great cook! Substituting it could change the overall flavor of the dish. Tnx sisi. I would be uploading a recipe soon for the beef. It’s better to start off with a minimal amount and then add as you go than be faced with the strugge of decanting secreted stew when you finally realise you’ve added too much; half the time you’ll be paranoid and unnerved throughout the cooking process and you’re far more likely to end up with soggy Jollof rice in the end. Do you ever add vegetables? You can try black pepper if you can’t find white pepper. Again, I saw your detailed ingredients and as always, I have over-done my ingredients. Nigerian party jollof rice, here it is but you won’t get to see the bay leaves when rice is served because these leaves are used only for that aroma, once cooking is done, pick out all the bay leaves in the pot before serving your food. much love, xo, Wow I loved the recipe so I will make it tonight for dinner with roast chicken. Will vegetable stock suffice instead of chicken stock? Many blessings to you! I made this last week and it was soooo good! I use a 6oz can of tomato paste. I don’t mean to be an unpatriotic Nigerian, lol…but this recipe is the Ghanaian way and it’s great . We explored just that this week and came up with a few Yay! I personally like to cover the pot with aluminum foil before putting on the lid just to make sure the heat stays within the pot without escaping from the lid hole. Thanks oh Sisi, You’re very welcome, thanks for stopping….xx, Thanks ore me. D white pepper n butter was amazing. https://www.helenozor.com/2016/03/h-e-b-party-food-recipes/, Anyways, I’ll be making it again tonight Thanks for sharing with us, Hi, I’m so sorry for the late response. I always avoid making jollof rice. ?More blessings? Ordinarily, I wouldn’t ask but with ginger, the dried and the fresh have much different flavors. Thank you. Ola go to your local supermarket or nearby condiment store, they should have it. Party jollof rice and fried chicken instructions. Do stir every now and then with a WOODEN spoon; this prevents clumps and doesn’t break the rice up. Looks promising! 1. Add in your blended mixture, crayfish, Maggi, cayenne & black pepper, white pepper, bay leaves, curry powder, garlic, thyme. What brand for beef or chicken stock did you use? First of all, thank you for providing this amazing Jollof rice recipe. But your method was so easy and detailed i suceeded. GhanaWeb lenses caught supporters of the ruling party scrambling for packs of jollof rice which were being distributed by a member of the party. I’m glad the recipe works well for you. https://www.legit.ng/1173353-how-cook-party-jollof-rice.html Wish me luck because I have never liked the way my jollof rice tastes, but with all the positive feedback others have left you I’m pretty hopeful? Will see how it turns out! I even used canned tomatoes when I usually use fresh and it still came out delicious. Do you have any recommendations on how to cook the beef with the rice at the same time? Dear sis, I just wanna THANK YOU SO MUCH for this recipe. Nigerian jollof rice, or “party jollof” is a one pot, tomato and pepper infused rice with a layer of crispy rice at the bottom. My jollof rice has never tasted better. I’m laughing so hard right now. I’m glad you love it. Do you have advice for mushy rice? If you’re in Nigeria, I’ll say summer county…. Cover and let it cook till the rice softens. Without Senegal, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, and Liberia would have not been graced with this delicious food. Every time I made jollof, it’s either too watery, soggy, hard or has that raw sour tomato paste. Our church is having a potluck with a Western African theme. Trying this out right nooooow! Thanks so much for trying it out and coming back to leave a feedback….land yeah, the rice and white paper makes a lot of difference. Party jollof rice and fried chicken.Party jollof rice has captured the world. In Nigeria, red bell pepper is called tatashe, while habanero is called scotch bonnet pepper. There are three main methods of cooking party jollof rice; the hob, firewood and the oven method. If you know the very popular *LION” curry and thyme brand, they do the white pepper too.You just haven’t been on the look out for it yet…Outside Nigeria, you’ll find in most grocery stores. Am definitely gonna try this party jollof rice. Thanks so much for the feedback….X. https://sisijemimah.com/2016/06/21/basmati-jollof-rice-party-jollof-rice I’m going to cook this soon. Thanks. I have people insulting me for not making more. I’m glad the recipe worked great for you and you’re very welcome…. As for the spices and seasoning used in this party jollof rice, also feel free to add or remove from the list above. First blend the red bell peppers, tomatoes, scotch bonnet and 1 onion to a smooth paste and set aside. This way the rice does not burn before the water dries up. I haven’t done it any differently before. I used a Dutch oven pot to seal the dish and golden sell a basmati rice as had a big bag in the cupboard. No jollof rice I did not like, and frankly, no jollof rice I did like. But when I followed your recipe yesterday morning, hubby went to get a second portion by himself. Fantastic! Am a great fan of yours and thanks for making cooking interesting. I come here to get recipe for all my dishes…..Lol. is cooked by the ‘Iya agoyin’ women is cooked on firewood in the back yard ? Thanks! Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), This error message is only visible to WordPress admins, https://www.helenozor.com/2016/03/h-e-b-party-food-recipes/. I’ve had several requests for Basmati Jollof Rice recipe in the past and quite frankly, I hardly cook with Basmati rice. Hubby eats grudgingly. Hi, I'm Jemimah Adebiyi, the blog author and recipe developer. I tried three of your recipes last weekend: jollof, efo riro and chin chin!!! Thank you so much, God bless you. Hello, your blog looks great. Thank you. If you’re in the UK, try a brand called Best-in, it’s a very good brand. Tried this today and the recipe was perfect. If we want to ask if we made any of your recipes, we are like “Did you Jemimah today?” Keep up the great work. Hi ma,when I say 4 cups of rice,what do u use to measure it,a milk can? Pls reply. Excellent recipe, after trying many different versions this really hit the spot! Loool!!! Burgers? Here is a link to the crayfish. Nice job, sisi. I contacted the blog author and had her take the recipe down, thanks so much for informing me, it’s appreciated…. Next, pour in your tomato paste and let it fry with the onions. Keep it up!! After trying 3 different recipes, I have finally found one that turned out similar to the restaurant I go to. Not sure what you meant by parboiled rice or washing it – that’s not available here as far as I know! Now add in your washed rice (and a bit of water if necessary to cook the rice) and mix it together with the fried tomatoes. Your email address will not be published. Some tomato pastes are very sour and would require frying first with loads of onions before adding to your stew. There’s also a Ghanaian version which is in no way similar to the Nigerian version and then we have the ultimate version….Yes! I personally haven’t tried that method. Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, large red onions until consistency is smooth … Yay! Jollof rice is a rice dish cooked in a blend of peppers and tomatoes. The time isn’t parboiled….. Do you use salted or unsalted butter? I just didn’t add the crayfish. Interesting how much difference the butter and white pepper made. Also did you chose to parboil the rice? Hi Sis. Can i easily find it it super market? Thank you sooooo much! Thanks! Glad you finally nailed Jollof rice and thanks for the amazing feedback, it’s appreciated…you’re very welcome.x. This recipe works just fine for parboiled rice though. Tried your recipe at the weekend, a whole pot was demolished by hubby and our son within 2 days o!Thank God I had my share whilst cooking. Fried rice (another party favourite) is usually not on par with Jollof rice, so when I attend parties I ask for only Jollof rice because I am sure of what I will get. I’m glad you find my recipes useful. Thought I was a jollof pro already! I love Nigerian jollof and I’m Hi, I’m so sorry for the late response. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! A tip for the party rice makers. Thanks Lizzy. Let’s know how you get on…. In the past, I have cooked , with no idea of the quantities to use for the ball pepper nor the onions nor the other ingredients (paste and tomatoes). Napolina tomato purée is very good as well, even the Tesco brand is just as good. I look forward to trying other recipes from you. I’m really glad you loved the recipe. To a medium-sized pot on medium heat, heat canola oil and butter, Throw in chopped onions and allow to fry for about 5 mins or until redness starts to fade. You’ll need both. Thank you for shareing your recipe, i have not tried cooking it yet, but its defo on my list…just looking for an occasion lol….i wanted to suggest for the “firewood” taste, you can use foil, make a little cup on top of your rice & heat a piece of coal…pop that in your foil cup & close the lid…let it smoke a little & take the coil out, guarantee you will love that…you can also do this with all the other smoky dishes. A tasty jollof rice can also be achieved using less spices. Party Jollof Rice is usually very rich; more delicious, they have a particular taste that is irresistible. I wil be trying adalu and designer stew today! Thank you so much for sharing your talent xxx, Yay! Add chicken stock and salt. Thanks for the feedback…. Thanks Laojo 13, I used two cups of chicken stock…, wow I never knew the white pepper recipe will try this today. Sounds like it’s the brand of tomato paste you use. I have tried many recipes from your blog already and am sharing it with all my friends. Who really cares about plating, if not for the sake of blog photos, I would never think of plating Jollof….??? However, as much as most people try to replicate the kind of jollof rice made in parties, most times, it just do not turn out that way. It’s kind of confusing. There is a video in this post explaining how to make this recipe.
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