Jollof Rice (Spicy West African Rice) | Food Wishes

This is my favorite method for making Jollof rice, West Africa’s most popular dish. This spicy, super flavorful rice dish is usually made as a side dish, but it’s more than satisfying enough to served as a main course. Enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE: After you add the sauce to the rice, TURN HEAT TO HIGH to bring to a simmer! The caption is wrong. Sorry, but this is my first mistake in 15 years.

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PLEASE NOTE: The blur you see at 4:20 is covering an erroneous caption! Sorry, but this is my first mistake in 15 years.

[badjujuwan]

As a Nigerian who learned to cook from your videos so many years ago - ehem Cioppino - this recipe slaps (is amazing)! On behalf of West Africans Kedụ, Bawo Ni, Akwaaba. You did a fantastic job.

[theonetruesarauniya]

As a Nigerian-Egyptian this has made my soul ascend (and many across W. Africa) .

Thank you! If you're ever interested in other Nigerian recipes lmk! Lol.

[DaintyAbby]

as a Ghanaian 🇬🇭 subscriber who has been watching you over 10 years.. Im proud of you.

[colbie]

Chef John, I am a Ghanaian and I’ve been watching your for over 7 years. Today I’m so excited to see you cook food from my side of the world. You definitely nailed. Keep the recipes coming Sir. My food wish is Ghanaian Shito- a spicy meaty sauce

[stonebreaker]

Made jollof rice yesterday. It was excellent. Made fried rice out of the leftovers today. Scrambled a couple of eggs, put in enough rice for two servings, and fried it. Once it was nearly ready, I let it sit in the pan on the heat to caramelize and crisp up the bottom layer of rice, like paella. then I tossed in some green onions for garnish. It was better today than it was yesterday.

[josephchamberlain]

My sister visits Ghana frequently and recommended this dish. After researching recipes, yours is by far the easiest to follow. Thank you.

[DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth]

Wow. Pretty cool to see how many African people rejoiced with this vid! You’re as good at enriching lives as you are cooking, Chef John.

[rowanbowyer]

Watched this this morning with my cup of tea in bed, went out this afternoon to the supermarket bought the ingredients and came home to a lovely warm house……..it’s cold in Australia at the moment……….and cooked this for our dinner and it was delicious! We all say thank you from wet and cold Adelaide Australia!

[Reeny]

First suya, now jollof rice?!! Thanks Chef John for celebrating our beloved dishes! 🥰😋

[Niola-qn]

Well done Chef John. I'm Nigerian and I approve this version.

[JoshtheOriginator]

As a Nigerian that watches your videos this is so amazing to see. Thanks a bunch Chef

[debsan]

I made this today for a barbecue following your recipe. It was a great success and I got a few compliments from an African couple who suprised to be served this in England. Your recipe is a lot simpler than others I have seen on YouTube. Definitely will do again.

[hardworkingdiva]

YOU A BOLD MAN! I fear the judgment of Aunties and I am not ready. My cousin used parboiled rice and is now only allowed to bring cups to family events until further notice. 😂

[panajotov]

By far, jollof rice is the best rice dish in the world! I was never brave enough to try making it, but I might do so following these simple and very clear instructions.

[tetekofa]

I'm glad to see you doing West African recipes, my favorite!

[symbioticpeace]

Saw this video around 3 PM on Friday. What was I doing at 11:30 PM on Friday?....making Jollof rice. I have no idea what suddenly possessed me to go ahead and made the recipe vs. waiting until Saturday at a more reasonable hour, but here I am eating this awesome Jollof rice way too late at night with a couple of bufferflied chicken drumsticks. Thank you, Chef John! Oh, and I forgot the bay leaf despite having it out on the counter with the rest of the spices. I suppose if that is the only casualty of my cooking this late at night, it is a good day. Awesome recipe that I am very much enjoying and will definitely make again.

[Sammagoose]

Only Chef John would come with Jollof Rice. That's why we love you and you actually made it seem simple. I hardly ever comment but you're the greatest! American here but African food is one of my favorites, it's so delicious and underrated.

[arabena]

As a Ghanaian, I think the execution of this dish has earned you an honorary Ghanaian name: Agya Kofi. You’ve single-handedly ended the Ghana/Nigeria Jollof war 😂😂😂

[sweetshoez]

More African food! The cuisines from there are so ignored and there are so many incredible foods