Naive jollof rice (local rice)

Nigerian native jollof is one of the less talked about rice dishes but the dish is absolutely delicious. It is easy to prepare and the full-on flavours of smoky palm-oil with fermented locust beans which always seem to work is so good that everyone comes back for seconds.
Naive jollof rice (local rice)
Nigerian native jollof is one of the less talked about rice dishes but the dish is absolutely delicious. It is easy to prepare and the full-on flavours of smoky palm-oil with fermented locust beans which always seem to work is so good that everyone comes back for seconds.
Steps
- 1
Wash the locust beans and keep aside.
Remove the stalk from the bell peppers and scotch bonnet, wash and place in a blender.
Peel one onion, cut into quarters and add into the blender.
Blend the peppers and onion.
Peel and chop the remaining onion. Keep to one side. - 2
Pour the palm oil in a pan and place under medium heat until hot.
Add the chopped onion into the pan Add the locust beans. and fry for around 2-3 mins.
Pour the pepper, tomato and onion blend into the pan.Allow to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking. - 3
Wash the rice, drain and pour into the pan. Add the stock with some water. You can use stock cubes instead of stock.
Add some salt and the mackerel and pomo. Stir thoroughly.
Cover the pan and allow the rice to cook.
Check the rice after a few minutes, and if more liquid is needed, add a small quantity of stock or water at a time.
Cover the pot and reduce the heat with (voil paper optional)until all the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is cooked. - 4
Stir in the spinach and serve.
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