Add your spices and seasoning (chicken or vegetable stock cubes, salt, etc.). Both parties claim to make he perfect Jollof rice, each accusing the other of either using the wrong type of rice, or not cooking the stew properly. - 2 OR 3 medium bulbs Onions Absolutely delicious! Add your spices and seasoning (chicken or vegetable stock cubes, salt, etc.). Add the tomato-onion-mixture and reduce the heat (e.g. 04/15/2017 10:00. Cameroonians have merely been observing the war, like two parents would watch their naughty kids fight each other. However, most West African countries later on created their on versions, each adding their personal twist to it. Now, heat up the vegetable oil, add some onions(optional, because the blended tomatoes already has onions). If you’re reading this, you’re one of the superior, selected few, who will soon be able to make world-class Jollof. here to bring to you all the updates about Cameroon..Music,news,culture..etc, Ingredients for Nigerian Chicken Stew Tip: When the stew cools down a bit, scoop out the excess oil, pour into a bottle and preserve in the fridge. Cover the pot with aluminium foil and put the lidd on it, so it can steam. This oil, can be used for Nigerian soups, stew, beans recipes and yam recipes too. Add a cup of water to the tomato sauce, salt to taste (about a teaspoon will do) and the seasoning cubes (Maggi). Cameroonians often like to think of rice as something which is made for children at parties, who are too picky to eat the ‚real food‘. Tip: If you are making use of only the thick tomato paste(e.g De Rica ), simply dilute it a bit in little water and go to step 4. It is rice that is cooked in tomato sauce with spices and seasonings. And the Nigerian Chicken Stew is ready.Enjoy. - 600g Chicken Our team consists of two sisters - Lem and Awa’ah - who are passionate about cooking and exploring new recipes. 2. You could add more water here if you want your stew to be lighter. Stir constantly to prevent burning at the bottom. It also helps to subdue the sour taste of the tomatoes faster than it would if you use less oil. In a separate pan, heat up some vegetable oil and stir-fry the chopped carrots and green beans, which you can later on add to the rice, one it is ready (optional). The water/stew should be about 1 cm above the rice, when combined. We have created a perfect blend of traditional Cameroonian recipes by our mother (Mami Awa’ah) with an international twist.. Stir it after 30 minutes and taste the rice to know if it needs more water or not. Now let the stew simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to an hour and stir occasionally. (You'll notice at this stage that the oil has risen to the top of the stew). 6. Open the thick Canned tomato paste(e.g De Rica ), scoop content into a bowl and dilute with a little water.Set aside. Eaten in Cameroon… Blend the tin tomatoes, fresh tomato and half an onion until you have a smooth paste. What better way to kick off our new blog, than with a dish that has proven to be the source of uncountable disputes and deep animosity between various African countries? If you’re unsure, put less water and add more if necessary. - 100g Canned tomato paste(the smallest De Rica brand thick tomato paste(optional) This oil, can be used for Nigerian soups, stew, beans recipes and yam recipes too. Cover and leave to simmer for 5 minutes. - 1 litre Vegetable Oil(don't worry you won't be leaving all this oil in your stew. Nice posts you have given for us. After an additional 10 minutes, your jollof rice should be ready. Cameroonians often like to think of rice as something which is made for children at parties, who are too picky to eat the ‚real food‘. 3. The most prominent one of them is the ongoing Jollof War between Nigeria and Ghana. Add the dried tomatoes and tomato puree and fry for about 25 minutes or until the tomato loses it's sour taste. In another pot, add the cleaned cut chicken ,add a little water, thyme, curry ,1 stock cube and salt to taste.Cook the chicken until done and fry/grill, then set aside and reserve the liquid(Chicken stock). - Thyme and curry (1 tablespoon each) Theme: Photofolio © 2012 -  1. Despite the fact that Nigeria and Ghana are the two superpowers in the Jollof War, Jollof rice did not originate from either one of those countries.