Stir Fried Palm oil Rice…

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2017 // 9 Comments

My friend and blogger colleague 9jafoodie asked a question to her Instagram followers and the question was “what has your vote as the ultimate Nigerian dish?” And my answer was Palm oil rice. Palm oil rice is even more... Continue reading →

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 Inspired Paella(Jollof Rice On Steroids)

by Nma Okpara // April 5, 2016 // No Comments

Of death, family and laughter. I spent the past weekend in Alabama with some part of my family. Well some from my father’s side. I lost an aunt; well more of my father’s aunt by marriage(if I’m right) Her name was Helen... Continue reading →

“Oiless” Jollof Rice(Skillet Jollof Rice)…My love for the cast iron

by Nma Okpara // March 2, 2016 // 3 Comments

This is one of my favorite recipes so far. I call it jollof on steroids. Why? you ask…Well because it’s damn delicious! I know you’ll say “errm no frying” “no oyel”(oil), so what’s jollof about it abi? Abeg cool down... Continue reading →

Smokey Jollof Rice(Lazy Chef Christmas)

by Nma Okpara // December 11, 2015 // 13 Comments

What is Christmas without Jollof rice? Zero! Every Christmas season, my mother made fried rice and Jollof rice. Although my father was not a fan of jollof rice, he would still eat it with us and also have his stew and rice... Continue reading →

Quick and Easy Roasted Fish Stew On Rice

by Nma Okpara // November 30, 2015 // 1 Comment

This is a quick and easy recipe which I came up with because easy is good. Have you ever wondered why it took so long for our mothers to cook a simple meal. I remember every Sunday we ate rice and stew... Continue reading →

Nigerian Dirty Rice

by Nma Okpara // October 30, 2015 // 8 Comments

It rained cats and dogs and it was yucky outside. Gracie face was hanging out with me, but she had gone to sleep, so I decided to do something with the chicken livers that I had defrosted. I had wanted to do a sauce, but I was... Continue reading →

Tumeric Fried Rice

by Nma Okpara // October 27, 2015 // No Comments

This is a sister to a recipe which I posted earlier this year i.e. My Nigerian fried rice It was a successful or a sweet mistake if I may say so. I was trying to redo my recipe for my Nigerian... 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 →

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