One Pot Efik Style Coconut Rice (Edesi Isip)

by Nma Okpara // September 22, 2016 // 2 Comments

If there was ever any Efik dish I enjoy cooking, it’s this simple coconut rice. On days I want something quick and easy and one pot, this recipe comes in very handy. One pot dishes for me are quite exciting as it makes use... Continue reading →

Keep Calm and Eat Jollof Rice(Tips for making the perfect jollof rice)

by Nma Okpara // August 23, 2016 // 16 Comments

“What if I told you that Jollof is a state of mind?” As a Nigerian, “Jollof” is a state of mind. To a Nigerian, it means sweetness, happiness, joy Jollof rice is said to have originated from the Wolof tribe in Senegal, it... Continue reading →

Nigerian Seafood and Coconut Jambalaya.

by Nma Okpara // October 26, 2015 // 3 Comments

Another coconut recipe *coversface. Sorry I could not help it abeg. I love coconut and it makes everything taste better. Tell me that you do not like coconut and errm….well nothing, but you really have to try this recipe; you... Continue reading →

Palm oil and Basil Rice. Local Jollof Rice.(Palm Oil Rice)

by Nma Okpara // June 2, 2015 // 21 Comments

Growing up in Nigeria, Palm oil rice was a staple. It was easy to cook without any hassle. It involves the use of palm oil, spicy peppers, cray fish and dry fish. I remember always cooking this meal and feeding my neighbor’s... Continue reading →

Coconut Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // May 11, 2015 // 4 Comments

Coconut Jollof rice, is the beautiful younger sister to the regular Jollof rice. The mix of the ingredients makes this dish extra adventurous. From the coconut oil to the use of the desiccated coconut oil, makes every morsel absolutely delicious. I... Continue reading →

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coconut jollof rice

One Pot Efik Style Coconut Rice (Edesi Isip)

Keep Calm and Eat Jollof Rice(Tips for making the perfect jollof rice)

Nigerian Seafood and Coconut Jambalaya.

Palm oil and Basil Rice. Local Jollof Rice.(Palm Oil Rice)

Coconut Jollof Rice