Ofada Jollof Rice – Olu Olu Foods

A bold fusion of smoky Jollof rice and the native richness of Ofada rice, creating a deeply flavored, textured Nigerian classic.

Ingredients

2 cups Ofada rice
1 cup Ofada pepper sauce
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tomatoes, blended
1 onion, diced + 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasoning: thyme, bay leaves, ground crayfish, salt, pepper
Optional: chicken, shrimp, or fish

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Method

Rinse and set aside the Ofada rice.
Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil until soft.
Add pepper sauce, tomatoes, crayfish, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Stir in rice, add water, cover and simmer until tender.
Add protein in the last 10 minutes, fluff and serve.

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Ofada Rice

CHEF'S TIP

Parboil Ofada rice and rinse thoroughly to reduce its natural earthiness before simmering in the pepper sauce.