How To Make Nigerian Jollof Rice and Chicken Stew

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  • Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
  • Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Kith/Kin is in the Munchies Test Kitchen to show why Nigerian jollof rice is the best kind. Kwame pairs the jollof rice, a popular dish served throughout West Africa, with red stew chicken and fried plantains for meal that’s part spicy, part savory, and part sweet.
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  • @Birkirrey
    @Birkirrey 3 роки тому +282

    The amount of Nigerian jollof rice experts here is really amazing

    • @woland7218
      @woland7218 2 роки тому +15

      Jollof warz

    • @rosahacketts1668
      @rosahacketts1668 Рік тому +8

      There are many Nigerians that watch UA-cam so of course there will be many comments.

    • @travisarthur3250
      @travisarthur3250 Рік тому +1

      I was just shocked by it, there's no turmeric or anything in it, I feel like it will be good but not that seasoned. and I usually like to sauté the red onion first in the oil and then add tomato paste too

    • @sinenhlanhlachauke2218
      @sinenhlanhlachauke2218 Рік тому

      lmaooo

    • @nebunezz_r
      @nebunezz_r 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@travisarthur3250I probably use more turmeric than you and here's the thing, no one use turmeric to taste.

  • @heckwithit6
    @heckwithit6 3 роки тому +865

    The way he caught that pepper tho..
    2:48

    • @telamb9
      @telamb9 3 роки тому +7

      Probably tried 15 times though anyway dish looks awesome

    • @GodlyODB
      @GodlyODB 3 роки тому +46

      Te Lamb nah that was definitely 1 take

    • @supreemcourt9181
      @supreemcourt9181 3 роки тому +1

      Lol y the lady found it super funny

    • @hamishlogan6582
      @hamishlogan6582 3 роки тому +2

      I come back every day just for that. Bless this man.

    • @tanzidalnoman3860
      @tanzidalnoman3860 3 роки тому

      What pepper is that though? It looks a lot similar to naga.

  • @mislola1
    @mislola1 3 роки тому +494

    My mum pissed me off yesterday. so I wanted to get her back. I showed her this video this morning... she has been upset all day! thanks mate. 🙃

    • @valeo3508
      @valeo3508 3 роки тому +9

      😂😂😂😂

    • @Lindamorena
      @Lindamorena 3 роки тому +1

      Why

    • @foreveros3493
      @foreveros3493 3 роки тому +16

      @@Lindamorena cause that jollof rice aint it like, I'm sorry to the man but his recipe is trashhhhhhhhhh.

    • @lyricc2702
      @lyricc2702 3 роки тому +11

      @@foreveros3493 he’s a whole chef and owns his own restaurant...I think he knows how to cook

    • @foreveros3493
      @foreveros3493 3 роки тому +26

      @@lyricc2702 Ummm sir I said the recipe not the man. I don't razzclat care if he's a chef and owns a million restaurants, I'm African, I know what African food looks like and that was trash. I will point you to the NY Times recipe made by the talented Yewande Komolafe, same style and cooking method but she knew what she was doing so it turned out right ua-cam.com/video/Ul5WBj1m_Xg/v-deo.html so please miss me with that chef talk Respectfully!

  • @bandaid.bandit
    @bandaid.bandit 3 роки тому +1074

    “And we all know it’s Nigerian people that’s why i am here.”
    also him: my name is Kwame

    • @emanw.9978
      @emanw.9978 3 роки тому +16

      😂😂😂

    • @DrRiq
      @DrRiq 3 роки тому +6

      😆

    • @zwonakanetshifulani6093
      @zwonakanetshifulani6093 3 роки тому +10

      Right?! 😂

    • @ameseful
      @ameseful 3 роки тому +21

      My sister I wonder oh..I was surprised myself

    • @guillaume2005
      @guillaume2005 3 роки тому +71

      So technically he is making Ghana jollof. Lmao. All my naija friends tell me if I ever eat Ghana jollof they gonna disown me

  • @Kayodee
    @Kayodee 3 роки тому +2185

    People complaining about the oil is hilarious. Nigeria has oil for days

    • @eliharrell2804
      @eliharrell2804 3 роки тому +147

      America invades

    • @mauz791
      @mauz791 3 роки тому +25

      @@eliharrell2804 inb4

    • @curtiskim7521
      @curtiskim7521 3 роки тому +32

      Yeah this dude literally talked about how much oil he was using

    • @RedDevils7
      @RedDevils7 3 роки тому +14

      That, sir.......was a good one! 👍🏼
      🤣🤣

    • @illrizzocgg1009
      @illrizzocgg1009 3 роки тому +15

      Should be using palm oil more healthy

  • @chidimaasikaburu164
    @chidimaasikaburu164 3 роки тому +831

    I’m Nigerian and I’ve never seen someone cook Jollof like that. But everyone has their own recipe.

    • @kelechic.jemelumba9981
      @kelechic.jemelumba9981 3 роки тому +30

      Especially for an igbo

    • @bugattibigboy532
      @bugattibigboy532 3 роки тому +32

      Im senegalese and wolof, and when i see nigerian and ghanian cook "Jolof rice " im terrified too lol

    • @puddinkitty4383
      @puddinkitty4383 3 роки тому +30

      Ok, give us a recipe then

    • @jackjack-bw8ks
      @jackjack-bw8ks 3 роки тому +5

      My point exactly. The important part does it taste like it?

    • @pjmoneybags2780
      @pjmoneybags2780 3 роки тому +5

      @@jackjack-bw8ks It just has to taste good and I'm good! Lol

  • @5518sw
    @5518sw 3 роки тому +475

    In my 25 years of living I ain’t never seen nobody cut a pepper like that. That shit was so smooth 😭😭

    • @5518sw
      @5518sw 3 роки тому +13

      Miss Dor's daughter Okay Grandma

    • @din_143
      @din_143 3 роки тому +3

      @Miss Dor's daughter why you being so rude

    • @mnmnnmm
      @mnmnnmm 3 роки тому +2

      @Miss Dor's daughter calm down

    • @dcyork2703
      @dcyork2703 3 роки тому +4

      they teach you this in french culinary school

    • @niviad4497
      @niviad4497 2 роки тому

      same 😅

  • @tomdinarzo4964
    @tomdinarzo4964 3 роки тому +63

    Whether this is traditional or not, I made this at home and it was delicious!

    • @NoMoreLies365
      @NoMoreLies365 10 місяців тому +2

      Don't perpetuate nonsense. Imagine how good authentic jollof is lol.

  • @tommy6322
    @tommy6322 3 роки тому +413

    Never tried west African food but this guy have sold me on it.

  • @nikosfilipino
    @nikosfilipino 3 роки тому +390

    For everyone complaining about the oil- look up naija stew and watch how much oil traditional recipes use. You can always pour out the oil. Idk why y'all complaining but are totally fine with dishes like aglio e olio.

    • @marcelmusterman742
      @marcelmusterman742 3 роки тому +12

      nikolas macalma that’s why I don’t like aglio e olio either

    • @SilverGears
      @SilverGears 3 роки тому +45

      @@marcelmusterman742 more for me brother, I ain't hating, I'm just fat.

    • @nikosfilipino
      @nikosfilipino 3 роки тому +1

      @@marcelmusterman742 is it a health related reason or because of the mouth feel?

    • @marcelmusterman742
      @marcelmusterman742 3 роки тому +6

      nikolas macalma I love oil but not too much and I also have a little bit high of Cholesterin so I needa watch out but vegetable oil is fine

    • @RexMckinnis
      @RexMckinnis 3 роки тому +2

      Silver Gears facts

  • @adamjohnson7595
    @adamjohnson7595 3 роки тому +516

    The classic ingredient of West Africa, boullion cubes.

    • @localoppboy7668
      @localoppboy7668 3 роки тому +92

      Magi to be precise

    • @ajkang3472
      @ajkang3472 3 роки тому +128

      Maggi is what unites Africa as a continent

    • @kind2423
      @kind2423 3 роки тому +3

      Maggi na

    • @40kal75
      @40kal75 3 роки тому +8

      Maybe in Nigeria. Everywhere else I know, it's Maggi.

    • @s.g.j.5656
      @s.g.j.5656 3 роки тому +10

      Next to oil. Lots of oil.

  • @BloopBlop9000
    @BloopBlop9000 3 роки тому +93

    "Can yall promise me to eat more west African food"
    Yes, chef.
    That looks damn good.

    • @brotherdj777
      @brotherdj777 3 роки тому +4

      Jesus is the only way to heaven. There is no other name given among men by which we must be saved. Repent now, your soul is at stake.
      John 3:17
      For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

    • @martinebonita2658
      @martinebonita2658 3 роки тому +3

      @@brotherdj777 who tf and ytf

    • @brotherdj777
      @brotherdj777 3 роки тому

      @@martinebonita2658 excuse me

    • @sheldon2025
      @sheldon2025 3 роки тому

      Brother DJ shutup

    • @brotherdj777
      @brotherdj777 3 роки тому

      @@sheldon2025 you stumbled upon my comment for a reason, Jesus is calling will you answer?

  • @joshdarnit69lol
    @joshdarnit69lol 3 роки тому +46

    Had Jollof Rice for the first time at a West Africian restaurant right before quarantine, and I cannot stop thinking about it. It's so good.

  • @seabasssupremacist
    @seabasssupremacist 3 роки тому +118

    A lot of the process and technique for this dish are very similar to Malaysian's tomato rice and ayam masak merah (chicken in spicy tomato sauce/gravy). I am now very intrigued by the taste of the jollof rice and chicken stew. Will most definitely try the recipe.

    • @ian-nator2685
      @ian-nator2685 3 роки тому +7

      from experience, our masak merah is much sweeter and does not have so money aromatics.

    • @sydneyevans2795
      @sydneyevans2795 3 роки тому +19

      My Nigerian ex-boyfriend used to make the dish. Its the only thing I miss about him....

    • @briannaward2607
      @briannaward2607 3 роки тому +3

      I love comments like these!

    • @C_CZ2
      @C_CZ2 3 роки тому +3

      You not wrong but here is the twist Jallof rice did not originate in Africa...

    • @francisagu3474
      @francisagu3474 3 роки тому +8

      @@sydneyevans2795 Goddamn girl, I don't even know you and that hurt my soul. Goddamn. 🤣

  • @C3O_TOPG
    @C3O_TOPG 3 роки тому +123

    He didn’t cook the Jollof rice long enough because my Nigerians know when cooking jollof the rice is supposed to rise and the oil is gone that’s when you know it’s finished 🇳🇬🇳🇬

    • @ebaeba2445
      @ebaeba2445 3 роки тому +2

      For sure🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

    • @Trini190
      @Trini190 3 роки тому +1

      Jollof*

    • @DeeDee_603
      @DeeDee_603 3 роки тому +3

      God bless you!

    • @C3O_TOPG
      @C3O_TOPG 3 роки тому +4

      Dee Dee Amen

    • @kulata
      @kulata 3 роки тому +1

      Jollof. Not jellof

  • @mimao.5150
    @mimao.5150 3 роки тому +721

    My Nigerian mother(who is an industrial chef in Nigeria) said: this is not jollof rice my son.
    🙀

    • @ashleycrystal9719
      @ashleycrystal9719 3 роки тому +11

      😂😂😂

    • @EneAbbah
      @EneAbbah 3 роки тому +27

      😂😂
      A remixed version of jollof. It looks good though.

    • @amandaeguale1641
      @amandaeguale1641 3 роки тому +9

      I agree , I don’t know what this is

    • @ipherx6496
      @ipherx6496 3 роки тому +8

      this can never be jollof rice cook it the normal way

    • @kalitestudio588
      @kalitestudio588 3 роки тому

      😂😂😂😂

  • @sawstfu
    @sawstfu 3 роки тому +156

    * ...and we all know it's Nigerian people *
    * Senegal has entered the chat *

    • @lighthousesniper124
      @lighthousesniper124 3 роки тому +11

      When people mention jollof rice, they mention Nigerian jollof. I digress.

    • @sawstfu
      @sawstfu 3 роки тому +4

      Lighthouse Sniper that’s not my point? Senegalese people refer to jollof rice as riz rouge so in that way if we mention riz rouge people will mention the Senegalese riz rouge (which is eaten in the tieboudiène), doesn’t mean it’s not the same dish so in my eyes Senegalese people do it best.

    • @yahya4370
      @yahya4370 3 роки тому +5

      I do love it from Senegal best.. I’m a Black American so I don’t have a dog in this fight lol

    • @blvckdiamond17
      @blvckdiamond17 3 роки тому

      Facts!

    • @latsouckmbodj4785
      @latsouckmbodj4785 3 роки тому +1

      @@sawstfu I was a little confused with this name with the word "jollof" used

  • @joshuahorwitz6458
    @joshuahorwitz6458 3 роки тому +84

    Me: “that’s the coolest shit I ever seen in my life”
    Chef Kwame: “...that was the coolest shit I ever did in my life.”

  • @maniswolftoman
    @maniswolftoman 3 роки тому +6

    I remember when I was first really getting into cooking in a restaurant when I was first put on the line I started buying cookbooks. I have so many now, but I still remember the first cookbook I bought based on recipes from Sub-Saharan African food and it’s because of the recipe on Jollof rice. It’s one of my favorites.

  • @Itsjaskeeratkalsi
    @Itsjaskeeratkalsi 3 роки тому +29

    This chicken and rice looks so delicious i can almost feel the taste just by watching this video. Love from INDIA.

  • @JustinFriesen
    @JustinFriesen 3 роки тому +44

    "Can y'all promise me to eat more West African food?" Yes Chef! If it tastes half as delicious as this looks - than hell yeah!

    • @monzorella1
      @monzorella1 3 роки тому

      If you are from London or Reading UK, i can tell you the perfect restaurant to go to

    • @dicem8977
      @dicem8977 3 роки тому

      @@monzorella1 Where? I'm in Stratford, London. Had Jollof in Peckham and Hackney.
      Where do you think is best in London?

    • @monzorella1
      @monzorella1 3 роки тому +3

      @@dicem8977 there is a Restaurant called 805. They have one on Old Kent Road near Elephant and Castle or there is one in Hendon I believe. Quite a few famous people go there.
      Idris Elba
      Lupita
      Gabriel Union
      John Boyega

    • @monzorella1
      @monzorella1 3 роки тому +1

      @@dicem8977 www.805restaurants.com/
      The food is very delicious 😋😋😋😋😋

    • @dicem8977
      @dicem8977 3 роки тому +2

      @@monzorella1 Thank you, I'll head over to the Old Kent Road. Many thanks 👍👏👏

  • @brummyguy3716
    @brummyguy3716 3 роки тому +64

    Funny how many African people are commenting here saying it's not jollof and the whites are saying "wow, yummy"
    LMAO 😂

    • @VinhLe-iy8ut
      @VinhLe-iy8ut 3 роки тому +4

      Not even African and I can tell already this isn't how it is suppose to be done.

    • @EneAbbah
      @EneAbbah 3 роки тому

      @@VinhLe-iy8ut 👍🏼

    • @Hope-vw7lf
      @Hope-vw7lf 3 роки тому

      Vinh Le literally yes it is. it might be similar to something else from a different culture. but this is african 💀

    • @micholakinola1053
      @micholakinola1053 3 роки тому +1

      Right lol I'm Nigerian this not what's sup

    • @thereccher8746
      @thereccher8746 3 роки тому

      Inauthentic does not equal bad.

  • @josephogle3792
    @josephogle3792 3 роки тому +2

    Made this for my tea tonight and loved it, thank you for introducing me to this delicious recipe

  • @sk1ppercat912
    @sk1ppercat912 3 роки тому +5

    I used to live with a Nigerian guy who was randomly assigned to my university apartment. I always saw him making a version this and it always smelt really good. His was slightly different he cooked the chicken in his rice and did it on the stove top not the over but looks very similar. Never really knew what he was making. He would make big pots of it and then eat it microwaved for a few days

  • @hallramirez1377
    @hallramirez1377 3 роки тому +11

    This guy killed it! Excellent host, more west African dishes please!

  • @tobeskokoatobes3968
    @tobeskokoatobes3968 3 роки тому +301

    Im sorry but this is not nigerian jollof. Just salt for seasoning the jollof? Abomination. Didnt even add broth when making the jollof rice.

    • @bonquiqui1218
      @bonquiqui1218 3 роки тому +28

      NO CHICKEN BROTH😢😢😢 ABOMINATION

    • @ardscholar8208
      @ardscholar8208 3 роки тому +8

      Hey seasoned the veggies before he blended them.

    • @kind2423
      @kind2423 3 роки тому +27

      It’s Jollof just because he’s doesn’t cook it your way. I’ll eat it. Haters can keep quiet abeg

    • @bonquiqui1218
      @bonquiqui1218 3 роки тому +17

      @@kind2423 tell which kind nigerian jollof doesnt have chicken broth???

    • @kessa9755
      @kessa9755 3 роки тому +2

      @@bonquiqui1218 if the person is vegetarian?

  • @motog4-75
    @motog4-75 3 роки тому +29

    I gave a like just for catching that veg on the tip of his knife.

  • @sarat8577
    @sarat8577 3 роки тому +1

    My Nigerian room mate made chicken stew like this. It was the only thing she ate for every meal, every single day. Been craving it . Will try this recipe out

  • @lavieestunsonge4541
    @lavieestunsonge4541 3 роки тому +19

    I absolutely love Nigerian food. Recently discovered it months ago and am smitten! Make it quite often nowadays. Love Turkey Pepper soup too and Ofada (Ayamase). Been curious about Egusi.

    • @cruxicute
      @cruxicute 7 місяців тому

      Egusi soup is my favorite Nigerian food! Have you tried it yet?

  • @cappyjones
    @cappyjones 3 роки тому +40

    I love to hear Africans argue as to who has the best Jollof rice! 🤣

    • @EzeICE
      @EzeICE 3 роки тому +4

      Bro so true! Being of Naija heritage I can definitely tell you that even Nigerians argue about who are the best Nigerians self. Lmaoooo Igbos think they are better than Yuroba people, Hausa people think they're better than Igbos, and Calaba think they're better than all the above. Like we are all under the same sky o! 😂😂😂😂 makes me laugh.

    • @Ejim130
      @Ejim130 3 роки тому

      @@EzeICE u spelt yoruba wrong

    • @EzeICE
      @EzeICE 3 роки тому +1

      @@Ejim130 sorry was typing fast lol

    • @adnanisak6931
      @adnanisak6931 3 роки тому

      sttop saying africans is only west africa

    • @cappyjones
      @cappyjones 3 роки тому +1

      @@adnanisak6931 That's not what I said, brother.

  • @jenniferdaniel20
    @jenniferdaniel20 3 роки тому

    Looks great to me, thank you for your interpretation of this recipe! I can’t wait to make it!

  • @RatTaxi
    @RatTaxi 2 роки тому

    Can't wait to try! Love your kitchen and that happy plant.

  • @mckaylaosei-gyamerah9958
    @mckaylaosei-gyamerah9958 3 роки тому +244

    West Africans know that we make chicken stock and add it to the stew. 😭🙆🏾‍♀️

    • @amandaivy9942
      @amandaivy9942 3 роки тому +8

      Righttt!! And it’s not even that hard to make chicken stock.

    • @swirlingtoilets
      @swirlingtoilets 3 роки тому +10

      There was chicken bouillon in the red sauce. It's possible that's just a shortcut to add chicken flavor to everything the red sauce touches

    • @oyetim1506
      @oyetim1506 3 роки тому +2

      The chicken pieces he cooked with the stew would have generated the stock. His style was not actually the indigenous West African style, but I picked some ideas due to principles.

    • @largofella
      @largofella 3 роки тому +8

      That’s what bouillon is. It’s like dehydrated salty stock. It’s a cheat code

    • @lyssanch3096
      @lyssanch3096 3 роки тому

      @@largofella This dude said cheat code homie this the streets!

  • @debbiep99
    @debbiep99 3 роки тому +2

    Made the stew chicken today!
    Was so unbelievably delicious!!!!!

  • @_tardigrade
    @_tardigrade 3 роки тому +1

    So delicious! Yummy food! I remember my first time eating food prepared by my Nigerian friend. One of the best meals I ever had.

  • @dannypryordoyle2710
    @dannypryordoyle2710 3 роки тому

    Making this tonight! Thanks Kwame and Munchies!

  • @CowTaurog
    @CowTaurog 3 роки тому +160

    He’s officially “oil bae”.
    For real though, restaurant food is always gonna have a shitload of oil, butter, salt, and hopefully some msg too. That shrimp scampi you ordered probably has a whole damn stick of butter in it. And wars have been fought over salt. Countless more fights have happened over unseasoned chicken and steamed broccoli.

    • @xxgordito163xx
      @xxgordito163xx 3 роки тому

      Lmfaoooo 😭😭😭

    • @conqwiztadore2213
      @conqwiztadore2213 3 роки тому +5

      MSg isn't even bad for you...

    • @75erick75
      @75erick75 3 роки тому +1

      @@conqwiztadore2213 it is

    • @lucycoldeine6371
      @lucycoldeine6371 3 роки тому +1

      Erick Benavidez it is but people eat that shit without realizing it, like I’m pretty sure all these chips have msg

    • @ikik1648
      @ikik1648 3 роки тому

      The truth in that statement about the restaurants

  • @stefkodak
    @stefkodak 2 роки тому +3

    I've never wanted to eat West African food more then watching this video. Damn he describes everything so perfectly that it just adds another level for me. The Pepper catch alone should make this man GOATED. Sleep well King.

  • @gldflcn
    @gldflcn 3 роки тому

    I'm definitely gonna try making this, that plate looks incredible!

  • @argelcudal1835
    @argelcudal1835 Рік тому +2

    I've cooked this so many times and it's so delicious

  • @tristaaanhurst
    @tristaaanhurst 3 роки тому +63

    This man's oil usage is heroic

    • @vikasteja9093
      @vikasteja9093 3 роки тому

      True

    • @allorgansnobody
      @allorgansnobody 3 роки тому +20

      The fear of using this much oil is pretty much a western/US thing

    • @nima738
      @nima738 3 роки тому +9

      @@allorgansnobody oh stfu u cant say that to ppl who come from those culture because they know u are bs . thats too much oil for anywhere in glob. im chef i worked in 4 different countries and i know what im talking about and u are wrong

    • @Darkshadow-ll8ge
      @Darkshadow-ll8ge 3 роки тому +1

      @@nima738 i think he was joking..

    • @tristaaanhurst
      @tristaaanhurst 3 роки тому

      @@allorgansnobody oh im not scared, I admire it.

  • @cozyvamp
    @cozyvamp 3 роки тому +3

    Dude! f it's all as good as that looks, that's one pledge I can take. I really like the idea of blending all the parts of the sauce before concentrating/carmelizing them in oil. Great technique. Thanks!

  • @Doublebarreledsimian
    @Doublebarreledsimian 2 роки тому +1

    I just discovered this recipe as an African cafe just opened here in SA TX next to us. I gotta say I love it man. It is very close to jambalaya. Makes sense though considering the history of cajun and creole cooking. I am looking forward to trying more Nigerian and Ghanan dishes.

  • @t.mclean2097
    @t.mclean2097 3 роки тому

    I definitely enjoyed this! I like his personality and ease in the kitchen.

  • @hetarthpatel8297
    @hetarthpatel8297 3 роки тому +35

    I lived in Nigeria years ago Mr. Biggs was crack.... Please do nigerian chicken pie, eba, chicken suya. Damn m hungry now

    • @taminlore
      @taminlore 3 роки тому +6

      Oh ma God!!!! Yo man!! You gat the Nigerian spirit.

    • @hetarthpatel8297
      @hetarthpatel8297 3 роки тому +11

      @@taminlore bro I grew up in Lagos and Benin city best years of my life. 😎😎😎

    • @sweetlohlah
      @sweetlohlah 3 роки тому +2

      @@hetarthpatel8297 you should visit soon. We'll treat you to some pepper soup and ofada. You'll love it

    • @hetarthpatel8297
      @hetarthpatel8297 3 роки тому +1

      @@sweetlohlah pepper soup that's amazing... I studied in a nigerian school and I was the only Indian boy there.. So I grew up exposed to all the different traditions and tribes as well as I used to share lunch with my mates nigerian people are super nice. Would definitely take up that offer 😁😁😎

    • @sweetlohlah
      @sweetlohlah 3 роки тому +2

      @@hetarthpatel8297 we have tons of indians living in Nigeria, those born here, bred here, and each one I've met and interacted with have some kinship with Nigeria, the people, culture, the food, the cinema, the music; some are even more in love with it than we Nigerians are. I've always wondered why that is. But I do agree that we Nigerians are very warm towards visitors/non native Nigerians. Maybe in the end, the touch of love is what makes the experience here all the more delightful.
      And you are definitely welcome to visit and have pepper soup, whenever😉

  • @tobz2596
    @tobz2596 3 роки тому +618

    i desregarded his jollof when he said plantin instead of plantain

    • @chiomabriggs4144
      @chiomabriggs4144 3 роки тому +60

      The moment he said that I knew this was a smear campaign against Nigerians. He’s not even saying Jollof correctly ffs. I don’t know where he’s from, but it cannot be Nigeria

    • @tobz2596
      @tobz2596 3 роки тому +53

      @@chiomabriggs4144 its not even done propperly there shouldnt be that much moisture on the rice. true jollof absorbs it and doesnt go sticky

    • @femaledeity9474
      @femaledeity9474 3 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂

    • @godsongodson1675
      @godsongodson1675 3 роки тому +7

      @@chiomabriggs4144 I think he's mother Trinidadian.

    • @ashleycrystal9719
      @ashleycrystal9719 3 роки тому +1

      Same, same, same! Literally at that very moment. Are we twins?

  • @dannypryordoyle2710
    @dannypryordoyle2710 3 роки тому

    Looks so good! Making this ASAP!

  • @tryphineshumba8158
    @tryphineshumba8158 3 роки тому

    Lifesaver for people like me🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️, who like quick, easy meals which dont take forever...... i enjoyed thia, good job Kwame.

  • @sherryevon9908
    @sherryevon9908 2 роки тому +3

    My late husband who was imo state Nigerian showed me how to make Nigerian stew different ways still cook it for my family till today.

  • @GeorgesOpinion
    @GeorgesOpinion 3 роки тому +254

    He did pretty well, he has a different technique of making his jollof but the chicken & dodo(plantains) look legit. His jollof is too soft though lol

    • @BloopBlop9000
      @BloopBlop9000 3 роки тому +14

      I was wondering about that. It looked like when I make jambalaya with a little too much liquid, but I figured that was the standard and still looked good. How does yours differ?

    • @GeorgesOpinion
      @GeorgesOpinion 3 роки тому +12

      Brett Guidry I use bismati rice and very careful how much fluid I put in. Everything else he did was good, just the texture of the jollof is make or break

    • @jaredreinstein719
      @jaredreinstein719 3 роки тому +7

      I like how the random guy on the internet is criticizing an actual chef 😅👍

    • @davidshen5742
      @davidshen5742 3 роки тому +9

      Jared Reinstein ✋🛑

    • @justjane7572
      @justjane7572 3 роки тому +36

      Just because someone is a chef doesn’t mean you can’t have an opinion or disagree... I guess the proof is in the taste but I agree the rice looks soft preferably the rice should be fluffy and separated...

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj Рік тому

    Yes Bronx bday! I grow up in the Bronx, moved to Westchester, Pennsylvania, and now Florida. But the Bronx is always near and dear to my heart. I have to try to make that rice. I have a friend from Africa who makes it. It’s so good, I have to learn how to make it. Thanks for sharing

  • @erikkz
    @erikkz 3 роки тому +2

    Love how little oil was used in the cooking.
    Food looks amazing!!!

  • @jordanschlansky4093
    @jordanschlansky4093 3 роки тому +11

    Director: How much oil are we gonna use for this dish?
    Onwuachi: Yes

  • @40kal75
    @40kal75 3 роки тому +82

    "We all know it's Nigerian people." Thems are fighting words lol.

    • @budusbusham3324
      @budusbusham3324 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, say that to any Ghanaian

    • @TCt83067695
      @TCt83067695 3 роки тому +8

      @@budusbusham3324 the man said what he said 😉🇳🇬

    • @mathiasberchtenbreiter8864
      @mathiasberchtenbreiter8864 3 роки тому +1

      i dont understand his name is kwame too

    • @40kal75
      @40kal75 3 роки тому

      @@mathiasberchtenbreiter8864 Most likely he's both Nigerian and Ghanaian from his parents.

  • @sociosanch3748
    @sociosanch3748 Рік тому

    Awesome catch!
    I do want to try this

  • @futahl.2061
    @futahl.2061 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the post. Looks different from other recipes i have seen on UA-cam but another twist to make it easy.

  • @Callumlambizle
    @Callumlambizle 3 роки тому +107

    🇬🇭 Jollof is my preference, basmati is much better! Still - love to see west African cuisine given a platform, it bangs so hard when done properly 🙌🏼

    • @nancyismyname
      @nancyismyname 3 роки тому +1

      With the nutmeg, too?

    • @nmpoy
      @nmpoy 3 роки тому +9

      ew no. basmati is the worst rice. authentic cheb uses small grain, broken rice. it absorbs flavour so much better

    • @souvikdeb2523
      @souvikdeb2523 3 роки тому +8

      Actually basmati rice is aged and is used in Persian, Pakistani, Indian and Bangladeshi cuisine more often. The main reason why we use basmati is because of the long grains, smell and flavour.
      However, from what I can infer, jollof has to seep in the juices from the meat and the curry. So in that case, the rice has to break down properly. In my view, basmati is ill suited for that. Btw, there is one other gem of Nigerian/West African cuisine that I really like. It's Fufu. The heavens were grateful when man invented Fufu. Like it's such a great vessel to scoop up meats and sauces!

    • @Callumlambizle
      @Callumlambizle 3 роки тому +4

      souvik deb yeh here in the UK the majority of Ghanaian families I know use basmati, that’s a defining factor of their jollof but of course everyone’s different! I love pounded yam dumplings, another African delicacy

    • @RockstarEater
      @RockstarEater 3 роки тому +1

      I'm doing an African food tour now. Began with Uganda food :)

  • @alhassant9204
    @alhassant9204 3 роки тому +160

    "Chef Kwame Onwuachi of Kith/Kin is in the Munchies Test Kitchen to show why Nigerian jollof rice is the best kind." Laugh's in Senegambian

    • @nmpoy
      @nmpoy 3 роки тому +3

      sen jollof bu nyaw. yabateh rek

    • @PositiveContinentNews
      @PositiveContinentNews 3 роки тому +2

      Right!

    • @alissa2791
      @alissa2791 3 роки тому

      Give the f o o d

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 3 роки тому

      I volunteer to try all the different regional varieties in order to really answer this question of which is best once and for all. Fair warning, I'll probably like all of them for their unique qualities.

  • @andremaliikphotography479
    @andremaliikphotography479 3 роки тому

    This looks amazing I’m gonna make this as soon as i can and yes please show more west Africa meals

  • @faze_buendia9514
    @faze_buendia9514 3 роки тому +1

    This is what we're having for dinner tonight!! Man that looks delicious!!

  • @timekeeperboi
    @timekeeperboi 3 роки тому +10

    Wetin dey happen for here? I think He meant to say that this was a recipe for JELLO-OFF rice. Young man, That must be Jelly you have cooked, because Jollof doesn't GEL like that. My friend, this Rice that you have prepared is surely An American tradition.

    • @valeo3508
      @valeo3508 3 роки тому

      🤣🤣🤣 I fell all da way on da floor

  • @mosallah7
    @mosallah7 3 роки тому +22

    Gambian & Senegalese BENACHIN/CHEB reigns supreme 🇬🇲🇸🇳

  • @lydamciver7572
    @lydamciver7572 2 роки тому

    My boyfriend is out of town - and I cannot wait to surprise him with this! First try and I'm sooo nervous + excited!

  • @Djlittlefever
    @Djlittlefever 3 роки тому

    That looks amazing. I’d try that for sure.

  • @bilawl9359
    @bilawl9359 3 роки тому +3

    i went to my nigerian friends family function as a kid and tried this rice, by far the spiciest food ive ever had in my entire life

    • @master-ik9ro
      @master-ik9ro 2 роки тому +1

      Haha we have spice for breakfast lunch and dinnner

  • @albertg63
    @albertg63 3 роки тому +110

    HE PUT THE PLANTAIN IN COLD OIL!! 🤯🤯🤯

  • @gavincunn4914
    @gavincunn4914 3 роки тому

    Trying this as soon as my plantain turns from green. Brilliant style vid you made

  • @LesMiserables999
    @LesMiserables999 3 роки тому

    One of my shipmates on my crew is from Ghana and he cooks this up all the time, it looks delicious. Cheers from South Carolina!

  • @arnabpatnaik
    @arnabpatnaik 3 роки тому +9

    2:50 what a cool trick !

  • @naaquaye40
    @naaquaye40 3 роки тому +9

    Kwame you want to sabotage the image of Nigerian jollof 😭😭😭😭As a fellow Ghanaian I'm here for it😂😂😂😂 I love you Nigerians tho 😂😂❤

  • @samuelkungfu9316
    @samuelkungfu9316 3 роки тому +1

    This is not, I repeat NOT, how AUTHENTIC Nigerian Jollof rice is made.

  • @atijetv1441
    @atijetv1441 3 роки тому

    Am I the only one who started dancing when he brought out the plantain? The beauty of this combination ❤️❤️

  • @dax421
    @dax421 3 роки тому +391

    He’s not Nigerian. He said plantin every real African knows it’s planTAIN

    • @Rosannasfriend
      @Rosannasfriend 3 роки тому +13

      I say it both ways. My parents are both from Nigeria. Those of us in the diaspora say it however we hear it.

    • @dax421
      @dax421 3 роки тому +17

      Rosannasfriend fair enough but you’re also wrong...I jk I jk

    • @ruthier9033
      @ruthier9033 3 роки тому +2

      Tell am oooo

    • @dax421
      @dax421 3 роки тому +1

      Ruthie R word word word

    • @P0k3D0nd3M4cG
      @P0k3D0nd3M4cG 3 роки тому +18

      He probably grew up with Jamaicans and other islanders from the diaspora

  • @zebfross
    @zebfross 3 роки тому +41

    Comment from my Nigerian wife: “For not growing up in Nigeria, this guy tried”

    • @GRIMM2197
      @GRIMM2197 3 роки тому +3

      I mean he is is doing a restaurantized version of it so it’s not gonna be firing on every single cylinder. Plus it had to be simplified for the viewer as well. U should tell ur wife not to be so judgmental

    • @zebfross
      @zebfross 3 роки тому +23

      Dracula Wannaboogiedown Well “try” is kind of a Nigerian phrase meaning “they put in the effort” or “they went the extra mile”, so it’s a good thing 👍

    • @MRRookie232
      @MRRookie232 3 роки тому +1

      Zeb Fross exactly, it’s almost as if to say, “good effort” on his part

    • @ahmedjav6507
      @ahmedjav6507 3 роки тому +3

      @@GRIMM2197 I think you should stop being judgemental

    • @GRIMM2197
      @GRIMM2197 3 роки тому

      Ahmed Jav thanks idiot, I’ll give it a try sometime

  • @billiewilliams8876
    @billiewilliams8876 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the recipe I I had not made this in a long time🙋😋

  • @deeu5901
    @deeu5901 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing your recipes. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯

  • @ifeanyi22
    @ifeanyi22 3 роки тому +6

    This was certainly interesting, I am happy to see more west African recipes appearing in western media. That said this is just ONE way to cook this dish many people use much less oil, less ripe plantain, fish instead of chicken etc so for all those complaining about oil content look around for other variations they will likely be just as delicious and fit your health concerns more

  • @Coolkem1
    @Coolkem1 3 роки тому +168

    *sigh*. This jollof is a no for me chef. Too much oil for the tiny bit of rice being cooked. Plantain is legit and the stew base i can get with. I’ll even give you the chicken stew although the chicken needed more seasoning than salt. Also where is the curry and thyme brah? Also also jollof in the oven is a diaspora thing. Electricity is an issue in most parts of west africa, you know we roll with gas or open fire 🔥 😂

    • @taualiki905
      @taualiki905 3 роки тому +3

      Agreed😂

    • @amandaeguale1641
      @amandaeguale1641 3 роки тому +8

      This is not Nigerian jellof rice

    • @taetm8868
      @taetm8868 3 роки тому +6

      Right im american and even to me that jollof rice aint look right

    • @iwueseessaygyado1406
      @iwueseessaygyado1406 3 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @localoppboy7668
      @localoppboy7668 3 роки тому +10

      fr this shit was so wet as well if u have to pour off excess oil when your jollof is "done" u didnt do it right i dont even think he steamed it didnt even wash the rice called plantain "plantin" this guy was not taught by a nigerian

  • @chunpanmei7447
    @chunpanmei7447 3 роки тому +1

    Watching Kalistus and Boma from Yawa Skits enjoy a delicious meal of Joll of rice and chicken makes me crave a plate of Joll of rice. And the way and style Kalistus eat and enjoy his Joll of rice is absolutely to die for.

  • @hungryghost1970
    @hungryghost1970 2 роки тому

    Just made it today, absolutely 💯👌 delicious 😋 that was the lick.

  • @lauramcmahon602
    @lauramcmahon602 3 роки тому +22

    “If you want it more spicy add another scotch bonnet, if you want it less spicy... get out” :)

  • @dhiyanathiru4914
    @dhiyanathiru4914 3 роки тому +52

    can we like add his name to the title of the video? Everyone's calling him "guy"

    • @dhiyanathiru4914
      @dhiyanathiru4914 3 роки тому +5

      cuz matty matheson and guy fieri get their names on the titles and we remember them through that.

    • @handleyourcandle66
      @handleyourcandle66 3 роки тому

      @@dhiyanathiru4914 seems like you’re the guy and you’re on a burner

  • @rachelcoleman4693
    @rachelcoleman4693 Рік тому

    This looks amazeballs.

  • @worldwidesensation9063
    @worldwidesensation9063 2 роки тому

    I never had Jollof but I’m super jealous it looks like heaven on earth 😍😍

  • @saumya_42
    @saumya_42 3 роки тому +132

    The amount of chicken to oil ratio is actually well adjusted. He's making an African curry, not mashed potatoes.

    • @saumya_42
      @saumya_42 3 роки тому +8

      @@muteyikuku1106 I would suggest you to read my comment again.

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 3 роки тому +3

      LOL! I got no problem with the amount of oil but what's it got to do with mashed potatoes? Are you putting veg oil in your mashed potatoes?

    • @lighthousesniper124
      @lighthousesniper124 3 роки тому

      @@commentcopbadge6665 He's contrasting the two, can you not read?

    • @commentcopbadge6665
      @commentcopbadge6665 3 роки тому +1

      @@lighthousesniper124
      Oh I can read. I also can comprehend the words I read and the sentence they make. Can you?

    • @lighthousesniper124
      @lighthousesniper124 3 роки тому

      @@commentcopbadge6665 yea I definitely can. Asking the same question I asked you as a comeback with no specified or designated reason does nothing btw.

  • @Passionforfoodrecipes
    @Passionforfoodrecipes 3 роки тому +31

    Oh man, looks so good I'll eat *jollof* it myself!

  • @ritzkola2302
    @ritzkola2302 3 роки тому

    That catch was flawless

  • @mimishaw2447
    @mimishaw2447 3 роки тому

    Yes chef that looks so delicious yummy and tasty I ate food with my friends from Senegal west Africa we had jollof rice egusi soup and lamb stew and peas and fu fu best meal I ever had I was honored she invited me to have dinner with her and her boyfriend was the best experience I ever had and would love to African food and fu fu again

  • @coldheartriddim7801
    @coldheartriddim7801 3 роки тому +115

    Oil to this guy is what hot sauce is to Matty.

    • @coldheartriddim7801
      @coldheartriddim7801 3 роки тому +8

      @Mr.Armenian Alright dr zaius, calm down!

    • @Ella7194
      @Ella7194 3 роки тому +8

      @Mr.Armenian hes on a set and the crew is more than 6ft away.
      Keep yer powder dry. Go after those chefs in SD at the motorcycle rally. Nare one of those people are wearing masks🤔👿

    • @viv4laju1cy61
      @viv4laju1cy61 3 роки тому

      Mr.Armenian you do realize that most mask people wear aren’t filtering out anything. Must be a snowflake trying to tell everyone how to live.

    • @pandorasactor7127
      @pandorasactor7127 3 роки тому

      Mr.Armenian idk if you are dumb or just super dumb.

    • @nmoomoo
      @nmoomoo 3 роки тому

      Mr.Armenian corona according to the WHO (Jul) is not airborne. Masks are for close contact so within those 6m. That’s why we should be wearing masks particularly in places like public transport, malls or restaurants (when not eating) because of how close people can get.

  • @Ersonified
    @Ersonified 3 роки тому +15

    Damn. I am missing a lot of international dishes. Hopefully, they establish more African cuisine here in my country. I cannot wait to try these dishes. :)))

    • @abdullamasri3712
      @abdullamasri3712 3 роки тому

      What’s ur country?

    • @Ersonified
      @Ersonified 3 роки тому

      Abdulla Masri Philippines.

    • @krystiankornilowicz4577
      @krystiankornilowicz4577 3 роки тому +1

      try making it at home, it isn't too technically hard and while you learn about the cuisine you also enrich yourself and learn about the culture

  • @Zumerjud
    @Zumerjud 2 роки тому

    Looks sooooo good

  • @JoiDior
    @JoiDior 3 роки тому +1

    Iyo ti poju. He definitely cooks it differently than I’ve seen growing up but I’m sure craving all that with a side of moyin moyin right now.

  • @ianjackson7916
    @ianjackson7916 3 роки тому +74

    All these folks crying about oil have never cooked in a restaurant a day in their lives. This dude owns a restaurant. Sit down.

    • @ianjackson7916
      @ianjackson7916 3 роки тому +1

      @K A I guess what I meant to say is this man is a Chef, aka creator and manager of a professional kitchen.

    • @blingbling2841
      @blingbling2841 3 роки тому +4

      This dude owns a restaurant. Sit down.
      Nice logic there. 👌

    • @adammiller5496
      @adammiller5496 3 роки тому +5

      The people that own the restaurants on shows like Kitchen Impossible are also restaurant owners... and yet most of them can't cook, hence the reason their businesses are failing and they are running in the red and about to close down.
      Your argument of "he owns a restaurant" is invalid. You sit down. =P

    • @Truth2power5848
      @Truth2power5848 3 роки тому +1

      Bling Bling exactly that means nothing. Half of these restaurants will give you heart failure & food poisoning, real food is cooked in love at home not for profit, they often cut corners to make things cheap and over charge coz it’s business

    • @blingbling2841
      @blingbling2841 3 роки тому

      ​@@Truth2power5848 Also I happened to watch two other videos recently of really well made jolof rice. And it is one hell of a world of difference with what this guy did.
      This guy just redefined ridiculous.
      While the others look very appetizing.
      And I have eaten Jolof rice and its equivalent counterparts in other cuisines like Afghan and Indian; just to add that I am not saying all this like a casual.

  • @sarahlings
    @sarahlings 3 роки тому +8

    Now how did you know my boyfriend’s been asking me to learn !!? Ughh clicked with the quickness ! Thank you 🙏🏾

    • @Toni.adebisi
      @Toni.adebisi 3 роки тому

      Hope he's learning too, ya'll finna have some awesome cook-offs

  • @mbonsignorejr
    @mbonsignorejr 3 роки тому

    This looks bomb af. I must try it out!

  • @TurksBoys
    @TurksBoys 3 роки тому

    I've never had Jollof rice before and the comments are saying this isnt how it's traditionally made and thats wild, this looks super flavorful so I can't imagine how much better traditional Jollof rice is made. I gotta have some!

  • @lucioaguirre8405
    @lucioaguirre8405 3 роки тому +174

    Can’t u guys see he is explaining why he’s using that much oil

    • @HT.100
      @HT.100 3 роки тому +12

      weren't good reasons

    • @BossRedRanger
      @BossRedRanger 3 роки тому +33

      Lucio Aguirre He’s black so their racism is blinding them from knowledge delivered.

    • @okok7200
      @okok7200 3 роки тому +14

      Just my guess (not educated on the topic of African cuisine) if he is doing it traditionally , the oil ads a lot of calories. And of course flavor , you are welcome to use less oil.

    • @Kayodee
      @Kayodee 3 роки тому +1

      @@HT.100 If only you were a food scientist or known Chef

    • @HT.100
      @HT.100 3 роки тому +2

      @@Kayodee No. I just eat and cook food and he over-used oil

  • @Millerbaba
    @Millerbaba 3 роки тому +571

    as a Nigerian, i do not approve this jollof rice. i'm sorry

    • @chief2739
      @chief2739 3 роки тому +11

      🤣🤣nigerian jollof for you

    • @face4212
      @face4212 3 роки тому +51

      Exactly this is not the traditional way of cooking it and this guy only used salt as seasoning 🤦🏽‍♀️

    • @lillyadu2874
      @lillyadu2874 3 роки тому +25

      So Ghana 🇬🇭 wins. 🙇🏽‍♀️ 🙇🏽‍♀️ 🙇🏽‍♀️

    • @C3O_TOPG
      @C3O_TOPG 3 роки тому +6

      Lilly Adu nevah 😂

    • @EchoExchange
      @EchoExchange 3 роки тому +21

      Bro, dis chef lived with his grandpa in Nigeria 😂 maybe it's diff from family to family. Sure your jollof rice taste good n this jollof taste good too

  • @selbaresim
    @selbaresim 3 роки тому

    Thank you, this is so cool! West African food is something totally foreign to me, but I promise I will EAT MORE WESTERN AFRICAN FOOD!

  • @thelasonj
    @thelasonj 3 роки тому

    I need this immediately. 🧡🧡🧡