Nigerian Recipe
Jollof Rice
By Marvelous Eze
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4.8(432)
Authentic Nigerian Jollof Rice recipe.
Also known as: Party Jollof, Benachin
Jollof rice is arguably the most celebrated dish in West African cuisine, with roots in the Wolof empire.
This recipe delivers the classic Nigerian party jollof — smoky, perfectly seasoned, and featuring that essential bottom-of-the-pot flavour.
Recipe breakdown
Prep
1 hr 5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
1 hr 5 min
Difficulty
Medium
Spice
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Serves
6
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Chef's tips
- Do not stir the rice too often while it steams to avoid breaking the grains.
- Use a heavy-based pot and a tight seal to get that smoky "party" flavour.
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