Perfectly Smokey Nigerian Party Jollof Rice
Smokey Party Jollof
Are you ready for the absolute best smokey Nigerian party Jollof recipe? Say yes, say yes. This recipe is just in time for the festive season. If you are a Jollof devotee like myself, you know more than anything, good party Jollof is defined by the Smokey characteristics it possess. Subtle smokiness that comes from the use of firewood and local cast iron pots called koko-irin. For those who do it well, the rice is never parboiled. Why? Good Jollof is a game of time, the more time the rice spends in the sauce the more flavorful it is.
Another defining characteristic is “oneness” of the grains. Never mushy, each grain stands at complete attention without being dry. This is achieved by using just the right amount of broth (liquid) and cooking over low heat.
Fundamentals of great party Jollof is accumulation of several factors including
- Meat stock (omi Eran) – Party Jollof is never cooked with water. Good quality homemade meat broth is required.
- Bay leaf: This is a must. It completes the spice trio of Curry, thyme and white pepper.
- Quality thyme: A good quality thyme lends itself well to […]
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