Palm oil rice: best ways to prepare delicious palm oil rice also known as native jollof Rice

Palm oil rice is a dish that is made by cooking rice with palm oil. Palm oil is a type of vegetable oil that is derived from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is commonly used in many different types of cooking and is known for its rich, red color and its ability to add flavor and texture to a dish. In the case of palm oil rice, the oil is typically added to the rice while it is being cooked, giving the rice a rich, flavorful taste and a reddish color. It is often served as a side dish with other dishes, such as meats or vegetables.

Palm oil rice also called native jollof rice, Iwuk Edesi, concoction rice, MTN rice, etc,is your go-to rice when you are tired of eating Jollof rice, fried rice and even white rice.

Our main ingredient today is palm oil aslo known as Aceite de Palma, African Palm Oil, Crude Palm Oil, Elaeis guineensis, Elaeis melanococca, Huile de Palme, Huile de Palme Brute, Huile de Palme Rouge, Huile de Palmiste, Main Ja, Oil Palm Tree, Palm, Palm Fruit Oil, Palm Oil Carotene, Palmier à Huile, Red Palm Oil.

Oil palms are native to West Africa, but they are now grown in tropical regions around the world, including Southeast Asia, South America, and parts of the Caribbean. The fruit of the oil palm tree is a small, round drupe that contains a single seed. When the fruit is ripe, it is harvested and the seed is extracted to produce palm oil.

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Palm oil is used in a wide range of products, including cooking oils, margarine, and shortening. It is also used in the production of soaps, detergents, and other personal care products. The oil is known for its high levels of saturated fat and has been the subject of controversy due to its potential negative impact on health and the environment. However, palm oil can be sustainably produced, and some people argue that it is an important source of income for smallholder farmers in developing countries.

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To cook palm oil rice, you will need the following:

INGREDIENTS

1. Rice
2. Chopped Onions
3. Prawns
4. Blended crayfish
5. Blended fresh pepper
6. Palm oil
7. locust beans (optional)
8. Any protein of your choice(Chicken, beef, fish etc)
9. Seasoning cubes to taste
10. Salt to taste
11. Scent leaf(optional)

Here is how you can cook the palm oil rice:

PREPARATIONS

• Parboil the rice and rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. This will remove any excess starch from the rice and make it more fluffy when cooked.
• In a saucepan, heat the palm oil over medium heat until it is melted and hot. Add the chopped onion and fry for 30 seconds, add the locust beans and fry for another 30 seconds, add the blended pepper and stir at intervals until it's almost dried.
• Add the blended crayfish, prawns, salt, seasoning cubes and the stock from your meat or fish. Allow to come to a boil. Add water and the parboiled rice and stir to combine. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid.
• Let the rice simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Then add the scent leave.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 10 minutes. This will allow the rice to steam and become even more fluffy.
• Your rice is ready to be served. You can enjoy your palm oil rice as a side dish or as the base of a delicious meal.