This was a great favourite of mine, growing up as a little girl in Nigeria. It was a speciality of my Yorkshire granny. Served with an array of accompaniments (shredded coconut, peanuts, diced cucumbers and tomatoes, fried onions, raisins, dried shrimp and more), there was nothing I loved better than spinning the ‘Lazy Susan’ to…
Jollof Rice
Jollof rice, a mixture of rice, onions and tomatoes at its very basic, is almost everyone’s favourite rice dish. Ceremonies, social occasions, Sunday lunch, or just because one fancies some – there is always a reason to eat some jollof. The word is so synonymous with celebrations that it has entered popular parlance: ‘jollofing’ means…
Coconut Rice
The traditional way of making coconut rice is as a one-pot dish with goat meat, crayfish and smoked fish which can sometimes mask the delicate flavour of the coconut. This non-traditional version allows the coconut notes to shine through, with colour and interest provided by the mixed vegetables, toasted nuts and fresh herb. Save Print Coconut Rice…