This recipe is amazing! Jollof Rice and Beans is a favourite for many people. I bet you this meal will change your taste buds. You will fully enjoy all the nourishing ingredients from the tomatoes to the rich spices. So get ready let’s dive into the journey of learning the simplest way on how to make rice and beans Jollof.

Simple Steps on How to Make Rice and Beans Jollof

Step 1: Boil the meat to make beef stock. Set aside.

Step 2: In a separate saucepan, cook the black-eyed peas until tender. Drain them using a colander.

Step 3: Pour hot water into a bowl. Add the rice to the heated water and cover it. Set aside. (Alternatively, parboil the rice and then drain it in a strainer.)

Step 4: Heat some oil in a pot. Combine the cut onions and blended Scotch bonnet. Fry for 1 minute to enhance the taste.

Step 5: Add the curry powder and dried thyme.

Step 6: Add the tomato paste and cook for a few seconds. Stir continually, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 7: Bring the beef stock you produced to a boil.

Step 8: Taste for salt.

Step 9: Season with salt (if needed), ground dried crayfish, and/or fresh prawns.

Step 10: Add the beans first, followed by the rice.

Step 11: Add the parboiled meat, or fry it if you choose.

Step 12: Let it cook until the water has evaporated. Check to see if it’s finished. If not, add a little extra water and cover. Check the pot frequently; rice and beans tend to burn.

Beans and Rice Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to prepare this homemade black beans and rice recipe. 

1. Rice: While this recipe asks for white rice, brown rice will also work. 

2. Broth: Vegetable broth makes the recipe vegetarian-friendly, but chicken broth will suffice. 

3. Oil: Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil. 

4. Onion and garlic: Combine one chopped onion and two garlic cloves for a robust flavour. 

5. Use approximately 3 ½ cups of drained black beans.

6. Spices: Season the beans and rice with cumin and cayenne pepper. 

Additionally, whether you’re cooking just for yourself or for your guests. The recipe will help enhance your culinary skills while also indulging in Nigerian flavours. Jollof rice and beans can be a challenging recipe to prepare. it can be excellent if done correctly.