Palm oil rice and beans is a special Nigerian delicacy that can be made with crayfish and stock fish. To give it a different flavour you can add scent leaves or garnish with vegetables, which will make dining or eating more interesting and appetising. Let me walk you through the different stages of cooking this yummy Nigerian meal.

Palm Oil Rice & Beans Recipe Ingredients 

You’ll have to eyeball your measurements.

1. Cooked plain white rice

2. Cooked beans (black-eyed or brown)

3. Ingredients: palm oil, shredded onions.

4. small chunks of stockfish.

5. Crayfish

6. Curry Powder

7. Seasoning cubes

8. Add pepper and salt to taste.

9. Water

How to Cook Palm Oil Rice and Beans

Step 1: Wash and boil the beans until they are tender, then rinse with clean water and set them aside.

Step 2: Parboil the rice wash and leave aside

Step 3: Boil the stockfish in water with a small amount of onion, curry powder, and a seasoning cube. Allow to soften until the water has nearly dried up.

Step 4: Heat a saucepan and add the palm oil. When it’s heated, add the onions and fry.

Step 5: Combine the crayfish, pepper, and the remaining seasoning cube. Fry until the froth develops, which should take no longer than a minute.

Step 6: Pour in the stock fish and allow to boil before adding the rice and beans. Remember that the rice and beans are fully cooked and require only a small amount of liquid to simmer.

Step 7: Combine all ingredients, season to taste, and boil until the water evaporates.

Step 8: Remove from heat and serve.

Additionally, when cooking you need to try adding a small quantity of scent leaves (nchuanwu or efirin) or substitute with basil leaves you can consider the taste if it’s better for you. It increases the variety of meals in your pantry without requiring you to work too hard. Even if you don’t have beans on hand, try it with only rice and vegetables.