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    Apr 3, 2025

    Low Carb Palm Oil Rice

    Published on Apr 3, 2025. Updated on Apr 3, 2025. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 4 Comments

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    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    Enjoy this delicious, low carb palm oil rice made with cauliflower and spiced with mouthwatering African spices. Just 1g net carb!

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    What is Palm Oil Rice?

    The Nigerian palm oil rice goes by many names:  local jollof rice, native jollof rice, iwuk edesi, or concoction rice. It's a meal that comes together really quick and contains just a few traditional Nigerian spices.

    This delicious meal is prepared using cauliflower for a lower carb count but does not sacrifice on taste.

    Why You'll Love It

    This recipe is ready in only 20 minutes from prep to finish. I really love this when I'm famished and have no energy for making a lavish dinner for myself. It has such a rich and robust flavor that truly reminds me of home.

    Ingredients Used

    These are the ingredients used for making this local jollof rice.

    • Cauliflower rice: I use this instead of regular rice.
    • Palm oil: This is the main oil used in the recipe to give it a rich color and taste.
    • Spices: Ground crayfish and Iru (fermented locust beans). These spices are very popular in Nigerian cuisine and give the dishes a very distinct taste and flavor. This is also used heavily in most Nigerian soups.
    • Smoked catfish: I add smoked catfish for flavor but this is also optional.
    • Other: Onions, salt and pepper to taste.

    How to Make Low Carb Palm Oil Rice

    1. If using iru (fermented locust beans), soak it in hot water for a few minutes, rinse and drain.
    2. Soak the smoked catfish in hot water for a few minutes, then drain. Break into smaller chunks and remove the pieces of bones.
    3. In a large skillet, add about half a cup of palm oil and let it sit for a few minutes till it gets hot.
    4. Add the chopped onions, dry fish and Iru and stir on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
    5. Add your cauliflower rice and keep stirring till well saturated.
    6. Add salt, pepper, and crayfish to taste. You can also add any other spices you desire.
    7. Cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes, longer if you prefer it softer.

    Tips and Variations

    • If you dont have iru, you can omit it. But it does give this dish a very unique, traditional flavor.
    • Add cayenne pepper if you want it spicier.

    Storage and Reheating

    Palm oil rice is best eaten within 3-4 days. You can reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a little water.

    I would not recommend freezing it because cauliflower rice tends to turn mushy when refrozen and defrosted.

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    What Can I Eat This Palm Oil Rice With?

    Cauliflower palm oil rice can be served with any choice of meat for a delicious, satisfying, healthy meal.

    I love to eat it with some fried goat meat, but you can enjoy it with any protein. I have eaten it with shrimp, pork, lamb and chicken before. Absolutely delicious!

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    Low Carb Palm Oil Rice

    Low Carb Palm Oil Rice

    Enjoy this delicious, low carb palm oil rice made with cauliflower and spiced with mouthwatering African spices. Just 1g net carb!
    4.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: African
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 371kcal
    Author: Tayo Oredola
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    Ingredients

    • 1 riced cauliflower
    • ¼ cup palm oil
    • 2 tablespoon crayfish
    • 10 pieces Iru locust bean seeds
    • 1 Smoked catfish
    • ½ onion
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • If using smoked catfish and Iru, soak in hot water for 5 minutes.
      10 pieces Iru, 1 Smoked catfish
    • Rinse out the Iru and drain.
    • Break the fish into smaller chunks and remove the pieces of bone.
    • In a large skillet, add the palm oil.
      ¼ cup palm oil
    • When it gets hot, add the chopped onions, smoked fish and Iru and stir on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
      ½ onion
    • Add your cauliflower rice and keep stirring till well saturated.
      1 riced cauliflower
    • Add salt, pepper and crayfish to taste (and other spices if you desire).
      2 tablespoon crayfish, salt, black pepper
    • Cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes.
    • Serve & Enjoy

    Notes

    • If you dont have iru, you can omit it. But it does give this dish a very unique, traditional flavor.
    • Add cayenne pepper if you want it spicier.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4servings | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 843mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Comments

    1. Abimbola says

      March 14, 2019 at 12:02 am

      Hi I saw psyllium husk as part of the ingredients at what point did u use it ? Thanks in advance

      Reply
      • lowcarbafrica says

        March 14, 2019 at 2:11 am

        Hi Abimbola, thanks for catching that. There is actually no psyllium husk in the rice and I edited the recipe. Hope you enjoyed making it!

        Reply
    2. Bose De says

      March 13, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Thanks for this delicious recipe. Can’t wait to try it. YUM!!

      Reply
      • lowcarbafrica says

        March 13, 2019 at 11:02 am

        Thank you Bose!

        Reply
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