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    Home » Rice Recipes » Palm Oil Rice (Iwuk Edesi)

    Published: Jul 20, 2015 · Modified: May 13, 2019 by Ajoke

    Palm Oil Rice (Iwuk Edesi)

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    Palm oil rice (Iwuk Edesi), delicious rice recipe that is perfect for the whole family and great for entertaining. Palm oil rice is also called native jollof rice

    how to cook palm oil rice

    Palm Oil Rice

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    native jollof rice in a white bowlBack to my palm oil rice (also called native jollof rice), Iwuk edesi is your go-to rice when you are tired of eating Jollof and fried rice and even our plain white rice. I remember eating palm oil rice while growing up, I love the simplicity of the food and it is one food that brings everyone together as it doesn't show class and so you don’t have to be ashamed if your mum serves you rice with palm oil. In fact, I remember asking my mother for concoction rice after getting bored with the other types. My Cousin’s wife made palm oil rice for me a lot too and she's the one that made me like that type of fish we Yoruba's call ‘sobonde’(herring). My herring fish story is for another day where I’ll be sharing how to make the best herring imoyo stew. Let's get cooking guys

    iwuk edesi

    Ingredients in my native Jollof

    2 cups of rice

    Pepper mix (tatashe(Red bell pepper), ata rodo (scotch bonnet chilli), tomato and onions blended)

    Smoked fish of any type

    1-2 cooking spoons of palm oil

    1 small onion, chopped

    3tbsp ground crayfish

    Few pieces of dried sardine (palamu) optional

    Salt

    Seasoning

    Scent leaves substitute with basil

    1-2 handfuls of any greens of choice, I used spinach

    Feel free to add locust beans to the ingredient used but I didn't use it

    How to make palm oil rice

    Wash rice and set aside, if you want to parboil the rice, you can do so.

    Wash and soak your dried fish then set aside and you don’t need to soak the smoked fish

    Place a pan medium heat, add palm oil and heat for about 5 minutes but don’t bleach

    Add chopped onions and fry till translucent, add the pepper mix and crayfish, seasoning and salt and cook till oil floats on top of the sauce.

    Add rice to the sauce and stir to combine, add water to cover the rice by 1 inch and reduce the heat. Do keep an eye on the rice, add water if required. After about 7 minutes, add the dried fish to the rice

    the process of making native jollof rice.

    Cook rice on low heat till 95% done, (Add water to rice a little at a time as at when needed) check for salt and seasoning, add the smoked fish and stir carefully to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes then add basil (Scent leaves) and your greens of choice to rice. Continue cooking till rice is soft but not soggy. Take it off the heat and set aside to cool.

    the process of making palm oil rice (native jollof rice) shown in 4 image collage.

    Serve palm oil rice with any sides of choice. Enjoy and have a good week ahead. xxx

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    palm oil rice (local jollof rice) in a white bowl.
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    Palm Oil Rice (Iwuk Edesi)

    Palm oil rice (Iwuk Edesi) a popular type of rice eaten in Nigeria. It is also called native jollof rice. Iwuk Edesi is cooked with palm oil and smoked fish. It is a perfect family meal and also great for entertaining 
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: African, Nigerian
    Keyword: Iwuk edesi, native jollof rice, palm oil rice
    Servings: 4

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups of rice
    • 1 cup Pepper mix tatashe(Red bell pepper, ata rodo (scotch bonnet chilli), tomato and onions blended)Smoked fish of any type1-2 cooking spoons of palm oil
    • 1 small onion chopped
    • 3 tbsp ground crayfish
    • Few pieces of dried herring palamu optional
    • 1 tsp Salt use according to preference
    • 1 tbsp beef bouillon optional
    • Scent leaves substitute with basil1-2 handfuls of any greens of choice I used spinach
    • 2 tbsp locust beans optional
    • ½ cup palm oil

    Instructions

    • Wash rice clean and set aside, if you want to parboil the rice, you can do so.
    • Wash and soak your dried fish then set aside and you don’t need to soak the smoked fish
    • Place a pan on medium heat, add palm oil and heat for about 5 minutes but don’t bleach
    • Add chopped onions and fry till translucent, add the pepper mix and crayfish, seasoning and salt and cook till oil floats on top of the sauce.
    • Add rice to the sauce and stir to combine, add water to cover the rice by 1 inch and reduce the heat. Do keep an eye on the rice, add water if required. After about 7 minutes, add the dried fish to the rice. Continue to cook rice on low heat till 95% done, (Add water to rice a little at a time as at when needed) 
      Check for salt and seasoning and adjust accordingly, add the smoked fish and stir carefully to combine.
    • Cook for another 5 minutes then add basil (Scent leaves) and your greens of choice to rice. Continue cooking till rice is soft but not soggy.
    • Take it off the heat and set aside to cool. Serve immediately

    If you made this recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me @myactivekitchen on Instagram and save away to your Pinterest

    palm oil rice in a white bowl placed over a grey napkin.

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    Comments

    1. Stella Okoro says

      May 25, 2022 at 8:47 pm

      I just love it..

      Reply
    2. VICTORY says

      March 22, 2022 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Just finished cooking mine. Hmmm so yummy!

      Reply
    3. Michael says

      March 12, 2022 at 2:39 pm

      Awesome☺

      Reply
    4. Chosen Jackson says

      February 05, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love it
      U have make my day

      Reply
    5. Amanda Matthew says

      November 08, 2021 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks you very much........ I love the recipe 😋😋😋

      Reply
    6. MB Wrld says

      September 11, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      Looks delicious

      Reply
    7. Annabel says

      July 31, 2021 at 11:34 am

      Wow interesting!

      Reply
    8. Adedeji Adefunke says

      June 25, 2021 at 11:49 am

      I grew up eating palmoil rice and did not know it was referredto as nativejollof rice.
      We never cooked it with tomatoes.
      Onions and pepper, yes.
      The vegetable and locust beans were optional.

      Reply
    9. Kathy says

      June 05, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      I just tried this same preparation,and it was awesome and delicious 😋😋😋Yummy..

      Reply
    10. empress gold says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      I have just tried it,it was awesome

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        April 29, 2021 at 11:22 pm

        Thank you for the feedback, I am glad you enjoyed it

        Reply
    11. Blessings says

      August 16, 2020 at 3:49 pm

      Am about cooking my own plam oil rice i so much love it

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 19, 2020 at 11:15 pm

        Thank you blessing!

        Reply
    12. Blessing says

      July 02, 2020 at 9:02 am

      5 stars

      5 stars
      Love this

      Reply
    13. Inyang Iyai Bassey says

      June 14, 2016 at 7:34 pm

      I just tried it out n it is indeed fantastic. Thank you so much!!
      😁

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        June 18, 2016 at 8:03 am

        Well done and thanks for the feedback.

        Reply
    14. Adenike says

      August 28, 2015 at 5:40 pm

      I love your step by step guide. Yummy recipe.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        August 29, 2015 at 9:08 am

        thanks for stopping by

        Reply

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