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Have you tried Native-Jollof Rice?

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Native Jollof rice also known as "Iwuk Edesi" by the Efik people in Southeastern Nigeria, is prepared using palm oil rather than vegetable oil, lending it a unique flavor profile. This delicacy defers from the usual nigerian party jollof rice. In addition, it commonly incorporates local ingredients such as fermented locust beans (Iru), Uziza leaves (Piper guineense), Scent leavescand dried or smoked seafood, enriching its taste.
Cooking Method , ,
Courses , ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 30 min Rest Time: 5 min Total Time: 55 mins
Servings 4
Estimated Cost naira  6000
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Nigeria with this Native Jollof Rice recipe. Let your loved ones savor the essence of tradition with every spoonful!

Ingredients
  • 4 cups Rice
  • Goat meat
  • 75 grams Onion (2 medium-size piece)
  • scotch bonnet pepper (8 pieces)
  • Tomato (4 pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • Seasoning cube (according to your taste)
  • 4 sticks Uziza leaves
  • 4 sticks Scent leaves
  • Smoked fish (2 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Crayfish
  • Palm oil
Instructions
  1. Start by prepping your ingredientsBlending pepper and onion for the native jollof rice
    • Blend your tomato, pepper and onion roughly
    • Boil your goat meat and set aside
    • Slice your uziza and scent leaves
    • Wash your rice
  2. frying goat meat for native jollof rice

    Add 3 cooking spoons of palm oil to your pot and fry your prepped goat meat, remove and set aside.

    Ensure you fry till brown on both side
  3. this picture shows pouring blended mix into the heated oil

    Now pour in your roughly blended pepper mix to the heated oil

  4. Add crayfish, stir and cover to cook for few minutes

  5. Add your smoked fish, stir and cook for few minutes as well

  6. pour rice into pot

    Then pour in your goat meat stock and add your washed rice

  7. Add a cup of water and cook for 7 to 8 minutes

  8. Add your uziza and scent leaves, stir together.

  9. Picture shows ready to eat native jollof rice

    Serve with your fried goat meat. Food don done.

Note
  • Cook this recipe at medium heat.
  • Use fresh ingredients for better taste
  • After cooking, wait for at least 5 minutes for better taste
Keywords: native jollof rice, rice,
Geena
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Geena, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful Sons and a lovely wife. I live in Nigeria with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.