Do you know that you can learn how to cook party jollof rice without attending a catering school or undergoing some cooking master classes or doing an apprenticeship under a chef or caterer? Yes, it is very possible to cook sweet party jollof rice by just reading through this guide.

Party jollof rice is a favorite at every Nigerian party. It is often proclaimed in Nigeria that “a party without jollof is just a mere gathering”. The typical Nigerian party jollof is known for its unique taste and Smokey flavor.

This dish will leave your taste buds dancing. Please browse through the recipe instructions till the end. I dropped very essential tips to achieving a perfect Nigerian party Jollof.

Nigerian Party Jollof Rice Ingredients

Here are the essential ingredients for preparing Nigerian party jollof rice. The quantity of used depends on the servings, that is the estimated number of persons whom the rice is prepared for.

In this guide, we are giving the quantity of ingredients for 6 servings, and they are:

1. 3 Cup Rice

2. 11/2 Cup Boiled down pepper mix (tomato, peppers & onions)

3. 120 ml Vegetable Oil

4. 1 Sachet Tomato Paste (70g)

5. 1/2 Tablespoon Ginger Paste

6. 1 Tablespoon Butter

7. 4 Bay leaves

8. 3 Knorr Cubes

9. 1 Sachet Maggi Jollof Seasoning

10. 3 Teaspoons Curry

11. 3 Teaspoons Thyme

12. 2 Cups Beef/Chicken Stock

13. 2 Big Onion

Nigerian Party Jollof Rice Cooking Instructions

Step 1

Heat up the vegetable oil in the pot. Sauté the onion with the ginger paste for two minutes. Fry the tomato paste for about five minutes until you notice it looks as if it forms lumps. This step is very essential as some brand are a bit sour.

Step 2

Add the boiled down pepper mix and fry again until you discover the pepper mix separates from the oil. Season with curry, thyme and jollof seasoning.

Step 3

Add the beef/chicken stock and water enough to cook the rice. Add bay leaves.

Step 4

Add seasoning cube and check for salt. Bring this mixture to a rolling boil. Add the washed rice.

Step 5

Stir everything together. Cover your pot with foil sheet before using the lid. This is to trap all the steam needed to cook the rice.

Step 6

Once rice is soft, add butter and stir. Serve with salad, coleslaw, moi moi or peppered meat.

Step 7

NOTE: To get the usual smoky flavour associated with the Nigerian party jollof, you have to deliberately burn the rice at the end of the cooking process by slightly increasing the heat.

It’s also essential to properly cover the pot using a foil sheet before the lid so as to properly trap in all the steam & cook the rice without adding excess water leading to a soggy jollof.

Step 8

Remember, it is the steam that cooks the rice and not the water. The quality of the pepper mix and rich stock also contribute to attaining an assumptious Nigerian jollof.