Ghana Jollof Rice is one thing, but Nigerian firewood jollof rice is another; it is reminiscent of party jollof rice, and it is a trip down memory lane that is enjoyed with each bite. The popularity of firewood jollof rice stems first from its remembering power, followed by its taste, as captioned by entreprenuerng.com
Here’s a simple recipe for the perfect campfire jollof rice:
To cook jollof rice with firewood, you will need the following things;
Rice Tomatoes
Onion
Pepper (red, green, and Scotch Bonnet)
Salt and oil
Choose your preferred meat or protein, Water or stock
Instructions:
Begin by chopping the ingredients
Dice the tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Cut up the meat or protein into small pieces.
Heat a pot or large saucepan over an open fire, then add the oil.
Add the diced onions and cook until transparent.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.
Add the diced peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Fry the meat or protein until well cooked.
Bring a pot of water or stock to a boil.
Add the rice and toss until fully combined.
Cover the saucepan and turn down the heat to low. Cook the rice for around 20-25 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is soft.
Firewood Jollof Rice
Once cooked, use a fork to toss and fluff the rice.
Serve the jollof rice hot and savour your excellent dinner.
You can alter the number of tomatoes, onions, and pepper to your preference, as well as the number of people you’re cooking for.
If you want to add more spices to the dish, consider using curry powder, thyme, bay leaves, and so on.
Cooking time may vary based on the firewood and vessel you use, so make adjustments accordingly.
