How To Cook Coconut Jollof Rice

This is one of those recipes that I debated sharing for a long time; why you ask – well, my husband loves this stuff, there has never been a time when I cooked this and he ate just one bowl. He would typically go for a second or third serving. So my fear is that if I ever shared the recipe and he finds out how to make it, that might be the end of my power. Lol. I would no longer be able to bribe him with my famous coconut jollof rice, it’s silly right? Yes I know. Lol.

There are two things that set my coconut Jollof apart – One is in the use of my now famous roasted stew base which gives the rice a smoky flavor.The other is my two step crayfish process. The end result is rich, smoky, fragrant and ho so delicious.

As always, I will make use of Basmati rice, please feel free to use parboiled rice or even ofada rice (parboil for about 20 minutes prior ) if you prefer.

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Coconut Jollof Rice

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  30 mins

Total time:  40 mins

Serves: 5

Honestly, if you only try one recipe this month, make it this one. The flavor combination is amazing! I typically serve mine with either stewed meat or peppered meat

Ingredients

• ¼ cup coconut oil
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 can coconut milk (400ml)

My brand of choice is by Thai Kitchen

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• 2 knorr cubes
• Salt – to taste
• Ground pepper – to taste
• 4 heaped tablespoons crayffish (divided)
• 3 cooking spoons Nigerian stew base
• 3 cups rice – washed

Directions

1. Place a pot with a tight fitting lead on medium heat, heat up the coconut oil. Add in sliced onions and fry until translucent and fragrant.
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3. Add in stew base, Knorr, salt, pepper, half crayfish, coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Cover and allow to simmer on low-medium heat for 15 minutes
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5. Uncover the pot and stir in rice. increase heat to medium. Leave to come to a boil (when you see bubbles ontop of the rice). Reduce heat to low-medium and cover the pot tightly.
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7. Cook for 15 minutes (if using basmati) or for 25 minutes (if using parboiled rice)
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9. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork then add in the left over crayfish (This is the absolute best part, it is amazing!!)
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11. Serve with your choice of protein
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