I just came across this article through your Instagram page and it definitely is mouthwatering! Also, I want to make beef meat with the jollof rice like my mum does. That’s what it is called over here where I live. I have tried it on our family to make sure I know how to do it correctly, and your comprehensive directions and very good pictures were so clear and the taste of this dish is very good! Will definately try this on sunday. Thought I was a jollof pro already! Enter your email address to subscribe to Sisi Jemimah and receive notifications of new recipes by email. Homemade chicken stock…. 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. Hi Tara, sorry for the late response. I didn’t know it was called Scotch Bonnet for a while too o. I just us to say small hot peppers and of course they’ll still be confused as all peppers are hot, to an average oyinbo…lol.Hope the recipe worked out great for you…. Stir and cover with nylon do the rice can steam to perfection.Allow simmer for extra 10-15mins.food is ready. To get the party Jollof flavor, turn up the heat and let the rice burn for about 3 mins. How to Mix and fry for about 30 minutes, continuously stirring to avoid burning. I tried your recipe and it was perfect with the party taste and all. It was so tasty, everyone wanted more. Party jollof rice are usually very authentic in taste, richer and far more delicious compared with the everyday hob method. Copyright ©2016 Sisi Jemimah. Thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback. Always tasteless and soggy. It wasn’t as colourful as the party jollof rice but tastier than I have always cooked. It is made for a party. Awesome. Super sorry about the confusion and video error. Will be making it again today. keep up d good work. @without setting up firewood. 1. ?pls is there another name for white pepper ,ve been trying to buy it. Because one cannot eat party Jollof and not enjoy the taste even when in some parties the rice turns out to be hard. https://whereismyspoon.co/spicy-jollof-rice-with-tomatoes-nigerian-food Jollof is also the hallmark of every good Nigerian party, and probably my favorite food. It won’t have the same flavor, but it can still work if you don’t mind a change in flavor. I will do this today. Thanks so much for trying out the recipe and taking the time to leave a feedback. Hi I found your recipe really straight forward to do my brother Kevin God rest his soul stood for over an hour trying to teach me how to make jollof RICE and I still don’t make it properly so thank you my son’s and daughters are really happy now I can make it ,so many thanks and keep up your good work your a star. that’s also included in the ingredients. You are the best??? Couldn’t plate it like yours sha, but as long as it was sweet who cares. Thanks for the directions, Sisi! Am a great fan of yours and thanks for making cooking interesting. Dear sis, I just wanna THANK YOU SO MUCH for this recipe. Rice Jollof is a staple food in Africa, especially in Nigeria. Even my over critical husband said and I quote “this jollof rice is dope!” Thank you, thank you, thank k you, you are a life saver ?????? Oh my, they were all finger-licking good. Pls reply. I’ve been hunting for a place like this for quite 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 love your blog, your recipes are the bomb even my husband knows you now (lol). Thank you! Kudos, babe. I tried three of your recipes last weekend: jollof, efo riro and chin chin!!! You’re very welcome….x. Party jollof rice is that orange coloured rice cooked in a delicious tangy tomato sauce, this rice recipe has a distinctive aroma and it is much more delicious with the added smoky burnt flavour. Thank you so much for sharing your talent xxx, Yay! Thank you so much for this! Glad the recipe worked out great for you, thanks for taking the time to leave a feedback, it’s appreciated. Also did you chose to parboil the rice? We know how to make party Jollof rice that has very exquisite and rich taste. In fact he moved in. However, it seems unfair to put down Senegal and Ghana down, just to uplift Nigerian’s version of Jollof. My jollof rice has never tasted better. I just didn’t add the crayfish. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Hope this helps and isn’t too late…X, I used exactly ur recipe and it came out delish. The tend to added mix veggies like carrots, peas and the rest, also they use lots of garlic, nutmeg and they do not use white pepper or butter and they definitely do not garnish with onions and tomatoes, this is Naija Jollof and its Great , I was just wondering if you use water instead of stock will you still get that party jollof rice flavour, Yes, you will, you’ll just need to adjust the seasoning…. Generally, this rice is almost the same as classical Jollof rice. Try frying the paste like I said first and if it doesn’t make any difference, try another brand of tomato paste. Make sure this account has posts available on instagram.com. 18 talking about this. When that’s fully combined, add the butter….the minced ginger, the remaining teaspoon of white pepper and combine. Keep it up!! I wil be trying adalu and designer stew today! Be sure to use your judgment and avoid adding too many spices. Add in washed rice and a bit of water (if necessary), and reduce heat to low. I am a Guyanese (Indian-Caribbean) married to a NIGERIAN. Dosnt found the crayfish but it was good! God bless you abundantly, Great recipe, my jollof rice came out with a bang. Red pepper is tatashe. Sisi J, I don’t just know how to thank u for making me a wonderful cook. I just realized my level of commenting does not reflect how much I use your blog. Nigerian jollof rice, or “party jollof” is a one pot, tomato and pepper infused rice with a layer of crispy rice at the bottom. Measure your meat stock along with the water.Taste and adjust your seasoning and allow to boil I’m glad the recipe worked out great for you. Another difference is in the type of rice used. 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 for this recipe. We also have wide variety of recipes to try. The main difference between Ghanaian jollof and Nigerian jollof is the fact that most Nigerians don’t cook the stew fully (they put in the rice after frying the stew for a few mins) but Ghanaians cook their stew for quite a long time (till the oil separates from the rest of the stew). I’m really glad you loved the recipe. I also love your energy!!!! My cooked party jollof rice with the secret ingredient bay leaf showing on top. And can I sub the crayfish with dried shrimp or Thai shrimp paste? This video shows you how to cook Jollof rice. Love it. I’ve been slacking lately on the food posts, but since its fall time, I guess its only right for me to jump back on the food post wagon. I also made Puff-Puff to complete the nigerian feeling here . ? I’ve been trying to learn how to make it forever! Also, using raw rice helps to eliminate sogginess and gives it a more authentic taste (my opinion). Yay! Hi, sorry for the late response, you can use any rich butter. Here is a link to the crayfish. Join other monthly visitors and receive updates on the latest lifestyle posts, food recipes as well as some secret giveaways for my loyal family. Nigerian Jollof rice is a tasty delicacy eaten by all indigenes of Nigerian, popularly called party Jollof rice or one-pot rice dish. Thank you sooo sooo much. I’m glad the recipe worked great for you. So yeah, just use normal tomatoes. Thank you! Hello, Can I use the standard measuring cups for the rice and stock? I tried this on Saturday and it came out absolutely nice and yummy…my best so far..tho narrowly escaped it been soggy..lol..but I was amazed when I went back to my cooler and I didn’t find a single grain of rice..just 4pple ate the food meant for 6… Thanks for the tips…am a strong follower…, Awesome feedback! There's something about Party Jollof Rice, honestly, we think it's a mind thing. Got so many lovely comments and i told myself,i just have to acknowledge the source. Thanks for the great work Eleanor. Het vuur Anything I need to know that you can tell me. Sorry for the late response. Pretty impressive I’d say. Can you explain the curry powder part? Hi Busolami. Hi Princeskaha, I’m so sorry for the late response, I had my get notifications of new comments, some kinda bug I gather. We provide you only the best Nigerian Party Jollof Rice recipe here. You’re very welcome….. Tolu for president!!!! Yes! It tasted perfectly just party jollof rice. 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. Thanks so much for the feedback….X. I had never tried jollof rice, but he talks about how great it is all the time so I wanted to try to make it for him. Thanks so much for the feedback….x. You are doing a fabulous job…can’t wait to try this! 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). how much tomato puree did you use? Glad the recipe worked out great for you, thanks so much for the feedback.. So thank you, for your great recipes. Who really cares about plating, if not for the sake of blog photos, I would never think of plating Jollof….??? Some tomato pastes are very sour and would require frying first with loads of onions before adding to your stew. Ola go to your local supermarket or nearby condiment store, they should have it. First blend the red bell peppers, tomatoes, scotch bonnet and 1 onion to a smooth paste and set aside. In fact, this is the most popular party food in West Africa. Tried this recipe today and Jollof rice was BAE!!! I used your Nigerian Jollof rice recipe for the first time last night and it turned out fantasitic. Aw! I followed this recipe exactly as stated and I made the best Jollof rice I had ever made. Nigerian food recipes are so unique, different ethnic groups with their spicy dishes that cannot be overlooked, but, Nigerian Jollof rice is one food that unites us together as a Nation. This video is a step-by-step guide on how to cook jollof rice. 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. Trust me, I very well understand. All rights reserved. I have made Jollof using your recipe about 15 times and it ALWAYS comes out great. Tin plum tomatoes and tomato paste (derica)…. Jollof rice is best served with chicken either fried or baked, however fried fish … Your name has become a verb with my friend and I. Please use your platform to uplift West African cuisine and perhaps point out the differences, not make your country’s version stand out as superior. Tasty popular Nigerian party Jollof rice recipe, Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, large red onions until consistency is smooth and set aside. I got lots and lots of compliments. Hi Oluwayemisi. Wash the rice thoroughly to rid off starch and set aside. And yeah, thanks for the recommendations. So for this recipe, you mean only 2 plum tomatoes are used? Party jollof rice is a term you will often hear in Nigeria, particularly in and around Lagos State. Sisi Jemimah, I’m now the new boss of jollof rice. I gat to try this recipe tomorrow. Your feedback is appreciated…, Please dis Jemimah i want u to send me d picture of d white pepper so I can buy it from the market, tnx waiting for your response. Congratulations on conquering Jollof rice…LOL! how much tomato paste is 120g. My son discarded my stock has he did the dishes thinking the bowl of stock was dirty so here is what I did. This is very popular and loved among many Nigerians. Thanks to you, I’ve perfected Jollof Rice! Ordinarily, I wouldn’t ask but with ginger, the dried and the fresh have much different flavors. Not the main issue hahah I basically dont have a pot as big as yours. 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. Yay! I never comment on blogs but I have to make an exception . Xx. My husband thinks this is cool so far but my son is still not eating it. Combine thoroughly....switch off the heat and leave to steam with the residual heat for another minute or two and your Party Jollof Rice is ready. Thanks sisi Jemima for giving us this recipe, I tried it yesterday step by step and everyone was amazed cos it was very tasty and yummy yummy. It was superb.. Everybody enjoy the dinner.. God bless you, I can’t wait to try my hand at this! You could try. Please this is not a racist platform, she never said jollof rice originated from Nigeria biko. Party Jollof rice tends to be much more delicious with the added smokey burnt flavour. So so so so good and authentic! If you’re in the UK, try a brand called Best-in, it’s a very good brand. You also want the quantity of rice you use to just be enough for the tomato sauce as well. Wash ur chicken add seasoning curry salt and onions cook until soft. When my boyfriend tried it, he could not stop sighing in nostalgia and satisfaction! Your recipe seems fantastic buh I want to be sure of d bay leaves u added cos ve not used it before, were they dried or fresh?. Absolutely delicious. I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Jollof rice is a rice dish cooked in a blend of peppers and tomatoes. I contacted the blog author and had her take the recipe down, thanks so much for informing me, it’s appreciated…. Yay! You’re very welcome…. You’ll need both. Sorry for any confusion. come on.., what are we (Africans) supposed to eat? I dont even knw wt u mean by red bell and habenaro pepper. Thank you, I have finally found my jollof recipe! Do you have any recommendations on how to cook the beef with the rice at the same time? I come here to get recipe for all my dishes…..Lol. I’m really glad the recipe worked out great for you. I hate spam. I have judged the aunties who couldn’t cook and still brought their “edible” party offerings. I am really impressed but It came out very oily. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Video had 4.5 cups of rice. Your email address will not be published. it really depends on the quantity of rice you use. I do not eat meat so I used Better than Bouillon – No Chicken Base & Imagine Vegetarian No-Chicken Broth as substitutes!!! Tried the recipe with the exception of the white pepper and it was woooooooooooooow. There are three main methods of cooking party Jollof Rice the firewood method, the oven method, and the hob method. I have tried many recipes from your blog already and am sharing it with all my friends. awwww I’m glad you like it… Thank you so much.. hahahaha. Thank you so much, I always shy away from cooking jollof rice because it comes out soggy. 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. I’ll check out one of your chicken or beef dishes to cook up soon! No jollof rice I did not like, and frankly, no jollof rice I did like. I don’t cook a lot, so I have no idea where I can get white pepper. Stir in the tomato puree and add the curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, dried herbs, and crushed bouillon cubes. However, I will be using Basmatic Rice. The rice should still be very firm and not soft, wash with warm water and set aside. Your comment made me smile, thank you for making my day and you are very welcome…:). Excellent recipe, after trying many different versions this really hit the spot! This is an excellent recipe! (Be careful with this step, so you don't burn the whole rice). Thanks again. Will also note the white pepper for next one. Sorry for the late response. I fry the stew very well. Please, each time I cook jollof rice with tin tomatoes it comes out with a sour taste. I visit a new mom, I take her jollof rice. I don’t use to get that party jolof rice. Again, I saw your detailed ingredients and as always, I have over-done my ingredients. 4. LOL!!!! GhanaWeb lenses caught supporters of the ruling party scrambling for packs of jollof rice which were being distributed by a member of the party. This recipe is everything! Jollof rice of Life! I can’t wait to try this.. one question , could I sub fresh tomatoes for the can diced tomatoes? I thank God I found someone like you, I followed your steps and I got the desired party jollof rice I have been trying to do ever since, everyone that ate the rice wanted more , I will send the pictures to your social media page of the end result , I’m really grateful and welldone ma, This recipe was amazing and really helped to have the pics. Sisi Jemimah, you are awesome!!!!! I know of butter but I never tried it. I’m glad the recipe worked well for you. Nice one Sisi jemimah, will give it a try. 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. Hi ma,when I say 4 cups of rice,what do u use to measure it,a milk can? Simply cut back on both or either for your next trial. Pour the chicken stock and the tomato stew into a sizeable pot and leave to boil. HOW TO COOK NIGERIAN PARTY JOLLOF RICE FOR GET TOGETHER | STEP - BY- STEP food , RECIPES Thursday, November 19, 2020 Festive Season is coming and I thought it would be great to show how I cook Jollof Rice in Bulk! If that cooking book materializes, am all over it. Thanks so much for the measurement tips as well, would definitely be of immense help to people, me as well. Can you add chicken to the rice? 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. Oyibo pots (non-stick pots) will not work – because those types will prevent the rice from burning, and so will not give you that party-jollof taste (burnt) and colour that you and your wedding guests crave; Blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, large red onions until consistency is smooth … If you’re just cooking for yourself, 2 cups should be okay (depending on how much you eat lol). If we want to ask if we made any of your recipes, we are like “Did you Jemimah today?” Keep up the great work. Nigerian Chicken Curry - Chicken Gravy (Updated), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y13iS68sKbE, Basmati Fried Rice Recipe- Nigerian Fried Rice (Video), Oven Roasted Tilapia and Plantain (Boli) – Video Recipe, Breakfast Potatoes – Golden skillet Potatoes {Video}, How To Make Gizdodo ( Dodo Gizzard) – Video, How To Make Zobo Drink: Sorrel Drink Video, Perfect Oven Baked Jollof Rice-Video Recipe, Nigerian Chicken Curry – Chicken Gravy (Updated), Nigerian Fried Rice – Ginger Coconut Fried Rice Video, Turkey and Yam Pepper soup Recipe – Video, Beef and Green Pepper Stir Fry – Beef Sauce. Thanks for taking the time to leave me a feedback, it’s greatly appreciated.will bear your suggestion in mind for the future recipes. Add salt if necessary and mix. A tip for the party rice makers. much love <3, Can I make this recipe without a blender? https://tasty.co/recipe/ghanaian-jollof-rice-as-made-by-tei-hammond There is a video in this post explaining how to make this recipe. Do you have advice for mushy rice? I’ve had several requests for Basmati Jollof Rice recipe in the past and quite frankly, I hardly cook with Basmati rice. If you’re choosing to parboil your rice, parboil for 5-8 minutes with little water on low heat. Thanks oh Sisi, You’re very welcome, thanks for stopping….xx, Thanks ore me. In fact, this is the most popular party food in West Africa. Nice one…you can do a book on recipes you know. I don’t personally cook my jollof with Basmati rice, but some people do and have no issues with it. D white pepper n butter was amazing. When the rice is soft enough, add the onion rings and sliced tomato and stir. Thank you! It’s enjoyed by various African countries, with Nigeria being one of them. All wanted more but only the 2 little ones were able to get a second plate. I’m glad the recipe worked out great for you. I hope this helps. I made this rice for the first time last year and have been making it ever since. I haven’t even cooked my beloved fried rice since I starter using this your jollof recipe. I’m glad the recipe works well for you. I’m a tad confused between the video and the 2 party and other jollof recipe below it. I will use this recipe forever. Thanks so so much…x. This recipe works just fine for parboiled rice though. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the stew has reduced by half and is deep red in color. The rice turned out perfect and my roommates loved it!! you can add vegetables if you prefer.. however you do need meat stock to make the dish.. Hey Learn how your comment data is processed. Thank you. God bless@, Here’s the recipe for the beef: https://elleyajoku.com/food/jollof-beef-and-chicken-stew-recipe-for-the-everyday-cook. i can tell this recipe is delicious, just by looking at all the ingredients. https://www.legit.ng/1157503-how-cook-party-jollof-rice-bay-leaf.html I gave up trying jollof rice a long time ago and I am always buying. Thank you so much for this recipe. My husband and is friend cleared the pot in 28 mins hahahahaha. WOW, that’s great to hear. I need to cook it for a potluck, but would rather do vegetables than meat…. Sorry for the late response. Add little bits of stock or water as you go, be careful not to add too much. Thanks! Want more food recipes like this? Loool!!! In the video, it’s 1 cup of chicken stock, but in the blog, it’s two. I must say that your blog is extremely amazing and helpful. Whichever one is fine. I have never used white pepper nor butter. Party Jollof rice tends to be much more delicious with the added smokey burnt flavour. 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 follow your step to cook for my family last night.. For me, it’s mainly because I want to rejoice with the couple and to enjoy the Many blessings to you! A tasty jollof rice can also be achieved using less spices. Thanks, Hi, I’m s sorry I’ve onlyy just seen your comment. My only complaint is that I didn’t make enough!! Aww! Omg!!! 3 as stated in the recipe.. See actions taken by the people who manage and post Lots of love and GOD bless. Where can one get the white pepper, I’m not sure I have seen it before. Thanks for the feedback…. There are three main methods of cooking Nigerian jollof rice; the hob, firewood and the oven method. Nigerian Party Jollof Rice Jump to: Recipe Weight Loss Tips Before you jump to Nigerian Party Jollof Rice recipe, you may want to read this short interesting healthy tips about Easy Ways to Get Healthy. I followed this recipe and for the first time ever (I’ve always avoided making jollof out of fear), I nailed it! I don’t have white pepper tho! After about 30 minutes open the pot and properly combine all the ingredients together. Yay! When oil floats to the top, add the chicken/ meat stock, cover and let it fry for a further 8-10 minutes. Festive Season is coming and I thought it would be great to show how I cook Jollof Rice in Bulk! I am cooking for a large crowd of students at school. Keep up the good work. 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). After following this recipe, this is the best jollof rice Ive made to date! You just need to try it to believe it. My reason: You have added on the exact quantities that we need to use. So expect to see more recipes in the future (fingers crossed). Hi. Party Jollof secret sauce #2: Type of cooking pot used (use a pot that will allow the rice to burn) – the party rice pot is secret #1. I came across this blog/recipe and followed it as best as I could given the ingredients found locally. Mix and allow cook for an additional 10 mins. My cooked party jollof rice with the secret ingredient bay leaf showing on top. Thanks Laojo 13, I used two cups of chicken stock…, wow I never knew the white pepper recipe will try this today. I’ll give this a try this weekend. If not, can you give more detail about the crayfish? Thanks Tolani for taking thime to leave a feedback, I’m glad you loved it and you’re very welcome…. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Our church is having a potluck with a Western African theme. https://www.legit.ng/1173353-how-cook-party-jollof-rice.html Kudos. I’m glad the recipe worked great for you, I appreciate you taking the time to leave a feedback…. Soooooo i tried this for sunday lunch and it came out wow. oh wow, never tried that.. but it will be helpful to give it a shot in the future. White pepper makes a lot of difference, you’ll be shocked. I give everyone who cooks jollof rice your recipe !! More grease to your elbow. Now add the washed rice…. Super duper yummy! It’s never easy, been there as well. Now, to more specifics I have reduced the quantities because I wasnt cooking as much rice. Party Jollof rice has more flavours and that smokey taste which makes it taste better than the average jollof rice. . Thanks, Hi Funmilola, thanks for the feedback. If they don’t sell it where you’re from, you can substitute it for Basmati rice. Other varieties of Nigerian jollof rice are nigerian jollof rice recipe with chicken,nigerian jollof rice with beef, nigerian jollof rice with goat meat, nigerian vegan jollof rice and a lot more. I will let you know as well. Can I half all the ingredients do you think it would come out okay. God bless you loads…..? 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. Thanks so much dear, please can we replace the butter with animal fat like goat or cow fat. 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