🇳🇬Nigeria
Jollof Rice
Long-grain rice cooked in a deeply savory tomato-pepper base.
The guided version emphasizes sauce reduction and rice steaming so the texture comes out right.
Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
5.01 ratings
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Prep the main ingredients
Measure your ingredients, cut vegetables if needed, and place everything within reach before you start cooking.
Optional timer: 5 min
2
Build the base
Cook the main aromatics or protein first so the dish develops color and foundational flavor.
Optional timer: 8 min
3
Combine and simmer
Add the sauce, liquid, or supporting ingredients and cook until the dish comes together.
Optional timer: 12 min
4
Finish and serve
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Optional timer: 3 min
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@aminakitchen
4/7/2026
Cooked this for friends and it disappeared fast.
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4/7/2026
Loved the reminders about reducing the tomato base before adding the rice.