Recipe for Village Rice

Village rice is a Nigerian styled dish known for it's smokey, traditional flavor and simple, rustic preparation.

Recipe Information

• Preparation Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time:30 minutes
• Number of servings: 5
• Difficulty level (Advanced)

Ingredients

• 3 cups of rice
• 4 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cubes of Knorr Maggi
• 1 tablespoon of ground crayfish
• 1 teaspoon of curry masala
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup of palm oil
• Smoked Panla fish or meat for added flavor
• Cow skin
• 1/2 cup of locust beans (iru)
• 1/2 cup of dry prawn
• 1/2 cup of grounded pepper(Scotch bonnet pepper & Chili Pepper)
• 1/2 cup of sliced green vegetables (ugu)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a large pot, add palm oil and heat it over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.
4. Add locust beans, crayfish,dry prawn and grounded pepper to the pot and stir well.
5. Add curry masala, salt, and Knorr Maggi cubes. Stir to combine.
6. Let it simmer on medium heat for 4minutes
7. Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat the rice with the mixture.
8. fry it for about 2minutes
9. Add the water and bring it to a boil.
10. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
11. Once the rice is cooked, add the smoked fish or meat, and sliced green vegetables (ugu) to the pot.
12. Stir gently to combine and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.
13. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for a few minutes before serving.
14. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Village Rice!

Tips

• For a smokier flavor, you can cook the rice over an open flame or use a charcoal stove.
• Feel free to adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
• Add some of the smoked fish/beef while preparing the sauce then add the rest while putting in your vegetables.
• Ensure to check the rice occasionally to prevent burning.
• Pair with a side of fried plantains or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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