1. How to Make Jollof Rice That Slaps
Ingredients:
2 cups of rice
Fresh tomatoes & pepper mix
Tomato paste
Onions, seasoning cubes, salt, thyme, curry
Vegetable oil, bay leaf (optional)
Steps:
Parboil rice, set aside
Blend pepper/tomato mix
Fry onions, add tomato paste + pepper mix
Add seasoning, let it simmer
Pour in rice, add water to level
Cover pot with foil & cook on low heat
Stir occasionally until done
Result: Sweet, smoky Jollof!
2. How to Make Egusi Soup Like a Real Naija Mama
Ingredients:
Ground egusi (melon seeds)
Palm oil, onions
Stockfish, meat, pomo
Crayfish, seasoning, bitterleaf/spinach
Steps:
Heat palm oil, fry onions
Add egusi (mixed with little water) to form lumps
Stir fry until it looks grainy
Add meat stock, crayfish, seasonings
Pour in stockfish/meat
Add leaves last
Serve with eba, pounded yam, or semo. Thank me later.
3. How to Make Akara (Weekend Vibes)
Ingredients:
Peeled beans
Scotch bonnet pepper
Onions, seasoning, salt
Vegetable oil
Steps:
Blend beans + pepper + onion (thick paste)
Add salt & seasoning
Heat oil till hot but not smoking
Scoop with spoon and fry until golden brown
Drain with paper towel
Pair with pap or bread. Heaven!
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