10 Minutes With Enyinna and A Righteous Bowl Of Seafood Okra

by Nma Okpara // January 29, 2019 // No Comments

I could describe Enyinna Nwigwe as a luxurious slice of chocolate cake, but it would be an understatement. I could describe him as a delicious bowl of seafood okra but the beauty that is Enyinna pass Okra. Enyinna’s face in... Continue reading →

5 Traits You Must Have To Cook The Perfect Nigerian Jollof Rice.

by Nma Okpara // June 11, 2018 // 15 Comments

They say Jollof rice is for the Senegalese…Did you hear that? Mba! all I hear is crickets!…Abeg, since when?! Then you have to see the Ghanaians and how they now want to join body like gummy gummy jollof rice and... Continue reading →

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 →

Santi For Jollof.

by Nma Okpara // July 7, 2017 // 2 Comments

The joy that we derive at the sight of food. One which makes us dance. I remember making jollof rice; knowing that I didn’t make any meat sauce. I used some local seasonings and at first taste I was dancing with... 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 →

Oven Cooked Jollof Rice (Oven baked Jollof Rice)

by Nma Okpara // August 22, 2015 // 34 Comments

Did you know that today is world Jollof day? Yes o, a day to eat Jollof rice until your heart’s content and with no guilt! This jollof rice hack had me doing cat wheels in my kitchen. I had used this recipe... Continue reading →

Jollof Bulgur(When Bulgur is Jollof)

by Nma Okpara // May 20, 2015 // No Comments

I have a humongous love for jollof rice and rice in general and I needed healthier options. I tried Quinoa, but I eventually got tired of it . So, I decided to try Bulgur. I remember trying out jollof bulgur last year... 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 →

Nigerian Coconut Rice

by Nma Okpara // April 9, 2015 // 8 Comments

Coconut rice, the food I could never understand as a child. I never liked it as a child and I would often ask my mother “Why do you put coconut in rice?” And to make it worse, she would add onions to... Continue reading →

My Classic Stove Top Jollof Rice

by Nma Okpara // March 14, 2015 // 13 Comments

As we welcome Spring, I don’t think Spring would be Spring without jollof rice. The brightness, richness and fullness of this dish makes it a perfect spring meal. In fact Jollof rice is a perfect meal for all weathers :)). I remember growing... Continue reading →

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