![IMG_20240829_105451_977.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcnBDdkUbtvwTPdMJ4iQJacSUG2h4nPyUR6Mh7jsKBLUR/IMG_20240829_105451_977.jpg) Hello friends, my name remain @mesola, today I will love to share with us some few steps on how to cook jollof

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Jollof rice is a very known and popular rice all over the West African dish which is being loved and cherish by a lot of people across the globe. It is a rice which is flavorful and colorful dish and it is okay for any occasion, either it is a family gathering or a special celebration like birthday party, wedding or burial. One of the good ways to enjoy your jollof rice is by preparing it with a fried chicken, providing a delicious and satisfying meal, though some people use fish. In order to cook jollof rice with fried chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

### Ingredients for the jollof rice:

- long grain parboiled rice - tin and fresh tomato paste - onions - Salt and pepper to taste - ginger and garlic, minced - red bell pepper - jellof rice local spice - bare leaf

### ingredients For the fried chicken:

![IMG_20240829_090106_110.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSKiBFPq2qyAfGwFdcXBVgeB9Qp5ZvHPACjoJFaR8RVXF/IMG_20240829_090106_110.jpg) - pieces of chicken, - teaspoon of garlic powder - onion - Salt and pepper to taste - Vegetable oil for frying ### Below are the step-by-step method in cooking jollof rice with the use of fried chicken:

![Screenshot_20240912-104743.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeDqD8EPDKZyyqMqLcywtqb2qXhEYhihv7bPXzZmEmJi6/Screenshot_20240912-104743.jpg) The first thing I did was to set my firewood, I love using firewood when I am cooking jellof rice because I was to perceive that sweet smoke. Then I wash my chicken Start by steaming the chicken pieces with the use of garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Let it steam for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to enter the meat. ![IMG_20240829_093548_906.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYQYRFr2ufM5XkgVxezomi1EWhsZtXaEksLaGPWm1M9es/IMG_20240829_093548_906.jpg) The next thing I did was to heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat. Put the chicken in the flour but as for me I didn't use flour , ensure that they are well coated. After heating the oil I fry the chicken pieces in the hot oil til it is golden brown in colour and also crispy, let it be in the for about 10-15 minutes per batch. Remove the chicken from the oil and put it inside a shifter to drain the oil. ![Screenshot_20240912-112121.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmbKpiXWpeUZfHLFVkFpJEhFbhQETawzQLQpgDWLd2pYLD/Screenshot_20240912-112121.jpg) When I was done frying the chicken I make use of the oil, so In a different pot, i heat some amount oil and mix the onions, garlic, peppers until it has a good aroma. Then I add my fresh tomato paste and tin tomato paste, then add my local spice that is made of garlic, ginger and some local spice to the pot and allow it to cook for a few minutes until the mixture is being thickens.

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After cooking the sauce I have to parboil my rice, so in this case I use long grain rice. So I use hot water to wash the rice then put it in the pot to boil, then after some minutes I brought it down and wash it twice, I don't like seeing sand in my food. At this point I was very careful so that not even a drop of sand can drop on it.

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After parboiling the I have to add the parboiled rice to the pot and turn it in order to mix it with the tomato mixture. Pour in the chicken sauce, season with salt and pepper, and let it boil. In the aspect of salt, in my family in short, I personally I don't eat salt because of my health and if I must eat, it will be very little, ![IMG_20240829_102242_7.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVAYPtWjdxVpUVLr7b8WwVEExnwM7PTSbug37aknUPT5n/IMG_20240829_102242_7.jpg) When I was done I reduce the heat to be at a low temperature, cover the pot with it cover, and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes or till it cooked properly. ![IMG_20240829_105027_308.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmeVstA6b6SCwzmvbqUKjA4yGiL8ax2q8uBRtbLGBMaewh/IMG_20240829_105027_308.jpg) Lastly when the rice was cooked, I scope it with a spoon and serve it in combination with the crispy fried chicken. Jollof rice with fried chicken is a sweet and delicious and also eye catching meal which is sure to satisfy your cravings. It is a good meal to enjoy with your family and friends. ![IMG_20240829_105438_052.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcizZvgLhP7TZCYoaHekzXtuaVR8h77MKrogzR7cDU4tt/IMG_20240829_105438_052.jpg)