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Nigerian & West African Cooking Guides

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How to Make Smoky Nigerian Jollof Rice

Jollof rice is one of Nigeria's most famous dishes, and a centrepiece at parties and family gatherings for Nigerian and West African communities across the UK. The dish is built on a well-fried tomato and pepper base, and its recognisable "party jollof" character comes from a light, deliberately controlled smokiness at the end of cooking.

About 20 minutes to prepare, plus around 45-60 minutes to cook

How to Make Nigerian Ogbono Soup

Ogbono soup is a Nigerian soup built around ground ogbono (wild mango) seeds, which give it a distinctive thick, silky "draw" texture as it cooks. It's a regular feature on dinner tables across Nigeria and the diaspora, usually served with a swallow.

About 15 minutes to prepare, plus around 45 minutes to cook (longer if starting from raw meat)