Nigerian Rice Water Recipes

JOLLOF RICE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine tomatoes, scotch bonnet pepper and onions; purée. Pour out half the purée into a bowl; set aside. Add the bell peppers to the purée remaining in the blender and pulse until smooth. Add to the mixture that was set aside and stir to combine.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add blended vegetables along with the salt, curry powder, ground chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, bay leaves, ginger and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil.
• Stir in the rice until well mixed, then reduce the heat to low.
• Cover pot and let cook until rice is al dente, about 45 minutes. Check after 30 minutes; if rice is sauce-logged, remove the lid to cook off the excess sauce. If rice seems dry, stir in 1 to 2 cups water. Allow the rice at the bottom of the pot to char a bit to infuse it with a smoky flavor.

NIGERIAN RICE WATER

Steps:

• Place the rice into a pan with the milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve.
• Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and peel.
• Chill in the refrigerator and serve.