Jollof Rice and Beans Recipe (2024)

Jollof rice and beans can be a very tricky dish to make. Unlike our good old jollof rice,it is not a favorite to many. Don't despair yet, it can really be delicious if made properly. I would be sharing the two ways I make jollof rice and beans. That way you can decide which method you prefer.

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Growing up, I wasn't a big fan of jollof rice and beans so I can understand how many people are indifferent towards it. I actually prefer Rice and beans cooked separately and devoured with stew ?. But Since this blog is all about showcasing African food with a partial focus on Nigerian food who am I not to present this dish that is a staple in most homes in Nigeria.

My policy is to try and find ways to make food delicious so if you are not a fan of a particular dish, please don't give up until you try my version ???

The two methods for making this dish I would share with you today is different from the method I grew up with. When it comes to cooking everyone develops their own style and as life progresses armed with keen interest and practice, you can become an excellent cook even if you didn't start out as one. Method one is more like a stewed version similar to jollof rice, while Method two is similar to the way I make my beans porridge. Here is the way I learnt to cook it while growing up, you start with the bean, cook with onions and seasoning till it's almost done then add the rice and palm oil and let the rice cook in the beans. It tasted nice then but it still wasn't my favorite. Because it could be a hit and miss.. lol Sometimes the rice would be too soggy or the beans would be too soggy too.

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Like I said if you are passionate about cooking, with practice you can develop your own style. Because al dente is my thing, I don't like mushy jollof rice and beans.

Cooking it either way I find keeps the rice and beans intact and doesn't compromise flavour. In fact I would say it is rich in flavor because the seasoning comes in at the end. Just try and see. But please do tell...

Jollof rice and beans still isn't my favorite to date but I enjoy it any time I make it. What is the joy of food if you don't enjoy it and wish it doesn't finish while you are eating it hahaha?

The two recipes would be below. Enjoy.

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