Jollof Rice

Name: Jollof Rice
Cuisine: West Africa

By AfripasspotPublished 6 Mar 2026

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West Africa

Name: Nigerian party jollof

Origin: Nigeria

Ingredients:

Steps:

Blend tomatoes red bell peppers scotch bonnet and one onion until smooth
Heat vegetable oil in a pot and sauté sliced onions until fragrant
Add tomato paste and fry for several minutes to reduce acidity and deepen the flavour
Pour in the blended pepper mixture and cook until the sauce thickens and oil begins to rise to the surface
Add thyme curry powder bay leaf white pepper seasoning cubes and salt and stir well
Pour in the stock and bring the sauce to a gentle boil
Add washed parboiled rice and stir to coat evenly in the sauce
Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes tender
Allow the rice to lightly toast at the bottom of the pot to develop the signature party flavor
Turn off the heat allow it to rest briefly then fluff gently and serve hot

Name: Ghana jollof

Origin: Ghana

Ingredients:

Steps:

Blend fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, scotch bonnet, onion, garlic, and ginger until smooth
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot and sauté sliced onions until fragrant
Add tomato paste and fry for several minutes until it darkens slightly and loses its raw taste
Pour in the blended tomato and pepper mixture and cook on medium heat until the sauce thickens and the oil rises to the surface
Add thyme, curry powder, bay leaf, white pepper, seasoning cubes, and salt, then stir well
Pour in chicken or beef stock and bring the sauce to a gentle boil
Add washed jasmine rice and stir to combine evenly with the sauce
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes tender
Stir gently once or twice during cooking to ensure even texture
Add a small piece of butter if desired for richness, then cover again and allow the rice to steam for a few minutes before serving