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  • These Are The Most Creative Jollof Combos Ever

    Jollof is a whole lot more versatile than we like to give it credit for. Here are some surprising and creative Jollof combos as proof.

    Let’s start with a combination we all know and love. Jollof rice, chicken and dodo.

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    Because two heads are better than one, jollof rice and fried rice actually makes for a great combo.

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    This is the ultimate Nigerian Owambe food combo, with a dash of dodo or coleslaw on the side.

    Jollof rice and moi-moi, and not just any kind of moi-moi, fresh-off-the-fire, leaf-wrapped moi-moi.

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    Is any party in Nigeria complete without this combo on the menu?

    Jollof rice and coleslaw.

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    Just in case you are tired of combining your Jollof with dodo, there’s always coleslaw to come to the rescue. And if you really want to live your best life try combining all three.

    If you are trying to use enjoyment to kill yourself, Jollof rice and asun is the best way to go.

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    Have you seen anything more glorious than this?

    What about jollof rice and fish? And not just any fish, well spiced croaker that’ll cover the whole plate.

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    Sprinkle some prawns on to turn your meal into seafood Jollof.

    We all know Jollof rice and dodo go together like bread and butter, but you know what’s a great supplement for dodo? Banana.

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    Are you even Nigerian, if you’ve never tried this combo?

    What’s the best Jollof Rice combo you’ve ever tried?

    Toketemu Ohwovoriole

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  • The 22 Ingredients That Make Jollof Rice King

    Jollof rice is more than just a blessed delicacy from God himself…

    It is a way of life. Just look at this.

    Jollof Rice has proved its culinary excellence and has become so popular all over the world that there’s actually a day to celebrate it.

    Yup, World Jollof Rice Day is actually a thing. If you’re curious as to what exactly makes this food so special, I’m going to give you 22 reasons… or ingredients.

    1. Love and affection

    I mean, this is why your mom’s Jollof Rice is still the best you ever had.

    2. Experienced hands

    Hands that are almost fireproof, and have evolved into automatic measuring machines.

    3. Sweat

    Y’all already know this is why proper party Jollof Rice tastes so much better than homecooked. 🌚 Ingredient X.

    4. Firewood

    If you want to make amazing Jollof Rice, you need to cook it with firewood. It’s in the Constitution.

    5. Cast iron pot

    Akon is from Senegal. What do you think he was talking about when he sang Pot of Gold?

    6. Good rice

    No matter your level of skill, if you do mistake and buy bad rice, your Jollof Rice is going to be bad, plain and simple. Shine ya eye.

    7. Fresh tomatoes

    Get those fresh, healthy-looking juicy tomatoes that usually come from the North. Just go to the market and ask for it.

    8. Tomato puree

    AKA tin tomato/tinned tomatoes. This is like the photoshop for Jollof Rice. It gives it an extremely attractive pop of colour.

    9. Onions

    The type that will make you shed tears at its beauty.

    10. Scotch bonnet

    AKA rodo. Because a little fire is good for the soul, and tastebuds!

    11. Salt

    I mean… This one is a given.

    12. Chicken or beef

    Because is your Jollof Rice really complete without ‘animal’?

    13. Beef/chicken stock

    Keyyy ingredient! The absence of this can spell doom for your Jollof Rice.

    14. Vegetable oil

    Preferably the one you just used to fry the chicken that has soaked up the spices.

    15. Seasoning cubes

    Because you need to season that rice well!

    16. Bay leaf

    For that extra, fabulous ‘scent’ and flavour.

    17. Curry and thyme

    This is a big part of what gives Jollof Rice that wonderful, endless flavour.

    18. Cooking butter

    This gives the Jollof Rice the most delectable texture!

    19. Mixed vegetables

    See ehn, Jollof Rice is an institution on its own. It doesn’t need to be messed with; it’s not fried rice. However, you can add mixed veggies if you want to give it small international exposure.

    20. Dodo

    Dodo is the perfect sidekick for almost any dish, but there’s just something about dodo and Jollof Rice. A match made in heaven.

    21. Moi-moi

    This one is for taste and nutrition balance and pure enjoyment.

    22. Coleslaw/salad

    Because it’s not a bad thing to use enjoyment to kill yourself.

    Happy Jollof Rice Day! May the Jollof be with you. Let’s go out and celebrate!

    Sade

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