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    Home » All Recipes » Nigerian Native Jollof Rice (keto version)

    Mar 6, 2019

    Nigerian Native Jollof Rice (keto version)

    Published on Mar 6, 2019. Updated on Sep 9, 2021. By Tayo. This post may contain affiliate links. See Disclosure. 4 Comments

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    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    The Nigerian native jollof rice goes by many names:  local jollof rice, palm oil rice, iwuk edesi, or concoction rice. This delicious meal is prepared using cauliflower for a lower carb count but does not sacrifice on taste.

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    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 myself a lavish dinner.

    One condiment that gives it a unique taste is called Iru. This is a form of fermented and processed locust beans popularly found in Nigeria.

    It does have a strong smell but it is absorbed in the food and actually gives a very distinct taste and flavor. This is also used heavily in most Nigerian soups.

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    Don’t worry if you can’t get your hands on some Iru for this recipe; I assure you it won’t take away from how delicious the food will be.

    The Iru should be soaked with hot water for a few minutes and rinsed out before use.

    The recipe also includes smoked catfish which should also be soaked in hot water and broken apart into smaller chunks. There will be quite a bit of bone in the fish and I take out as much as I can but it’s quite soft.

    In a large skillet, add about half a cup of palm oil and let it sit for a few minutes till it gets hot. Add the chopped onions, dry fish and Iru and stir on medium heat for about 5 minutes.

    Add your cauliflower rice and keep stirring till well saturated. Add salt, pepper, and crayfish to taste. You can also add any other spices you desire. Cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes, longer if you prefer it softer.

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

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

    I have it pictured here with some fried goat meat, which is totally low carb by the way:-)  Don't forget to check out our cauliflower fried rice and cabbage jollof recipes!

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    Have you made cauliflower rice from scratch before? This post will you everything you need to know about making your own cauliflower rice! If you don't like cauliflower, learn how to cook shirataki rice, which is another amazing keto rice substitute.

    Cauliflower Local Jollof Rice

    Nigerian Native Jollof Rice (keto version)

    Enjoy this delicious, low carb, cauliflower palm oil rice, spiced with mouthwatering African spices. Just 1g net carb!
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: African
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 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

    Instructions

    • If using smoked catfish and Iru, soak in hot water for 5 minutes.
    • 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.
    • When it gets hot, add the chopped onions, dry fish and Iru and stir on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
    • Add your cauliflower rice and keep stirring till well saturated.
    • Add salt, pepper and crayfish to taste (and other spices if you desire).
    • Cook on medium heat for another 10 minutes.
    • Serve & Enjoy

    Notes

    1g net carb.

    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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    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

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      • 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!

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    2. Bose De says

      March 13, 2019 at 10:59 am

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

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      • lowcarbafrica says

        March 13, 2019 at 11:02 am

        Thank you Bose!

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