Learn how to cook The famous and mouth watering dish Nigerian Joll of Rice

 

 

Joll of rice is a popular African food, particularly in West Africa. The Nigerian method of preparation is quick and has a distinct taste. Besides, it’s one of the popular meals served during events and festivals.

 

Ingredients:

• Parboiled rice (long-grain)
• Fresh tomato and tomato paste
• Scotch bonnets and red bell pepper
• Sliced Onion
• Chicken or meat
• Vegetable oil
• Seasoning cubes
• Curry and thyme
• Cloves of Garlic
• Carrot (optional)
• Salt
• Water

Directions:

1. Wash the meat or chicken and cut it. Then add little of the thyme, garlic, a bit of the seasoning cube, salt, and a small amount of the onions.
2. Allow the meat to boil until it’s tender.
3. Blend the tomato, scotch bonnet, and red bell pepper together.
4. Grill or fry the meat.
5. Heat very little vegetable oil. The amount of oil you add depends on the cups on rice. But try to make it as little as possible so it can dry properly.
6. Now add the remaining onions and let it fry for a while before adding the tomato paste and small amount of curry and thyme.
7. Once it starts boiling, add the meat or chicken and a small cup of water. The water should be enough to cook the rice. You might have to add more cups of water if the rice is much. Add seasoning cube to your taste and salt too. Stir it, then taste to ascertain if the ingredients are enough.
8. Let it boil for 10 mins. Then pour the rice into the sauce. The sauce should be at the same level as the rice. If the rice is still hard and the water is already drying up, you can add more water, but not too much.
9. Cover it and let it cook on low or medium heat. Allow it to dry properly. It should be grainy, not mashed.
10. Serve the rice when it’s dry. You can garnish it with the carrot.