Burkinabe jollof rice secret ingredient list
Every ingredient — quantities included — plus the ChopJollof-original secret that sets Burkina Faso jollof apart. Printable.
The complete Burkinabe jollof rice secret ingredient list for 6 servings. Includes all standard ingredients with exact quantities, the ChopJollof-coined secret (not found in any published recipe), chicken variation notes, and where to source ingredients locally in Burkina Faso.
At a glance
Burkinabe jollof rice secret ingredient list
- 500gLong-grain rice
- 4Fresh tomatoes
- 2Red bell peppers
- 2Scotch bonnet peppers
- 2Onions
- 2 tbspTomato paste
- 100mlVegetable oil
- 2 cubesMaggi seasoning cubes
- 1 tspDried thyme
- 3Bay leaves
- 500mlChicken stock
- 1 tspRaw unrefined shea butter (karité) — dropped onto rice 3 minutes before end of sealed cook★ chopjollof secret
Melts over the hot rice in the final 3 minutes. Coats grain surface with stearic and oleic acids. Each grain gets a distinct sheen and faint floral-nutty finish.
Burkinabe jollof rice with chicken — what changes
Burkinabe jollof with chicken: shea butter at the end pairs exceptionally with chicken jollof — the floral note of unrefined karité complements chicken stock.
Sourcing ingredients in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso is one of the world's largest shea (karité) producers. Unrefined shea butter is sold at every market in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
Outside Burkina Faso, most of these ingredients are available at West African, Caribbean, or international grocery stores. Online suppliers ship niche items like netetou, crayfish, and specialty peppers worldwide.
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Frequently asked
What is the secret ingredient in Burkinabe jollof rice?
The ChopJollof-original secret for Burkina Faso jollof is: a proprietary technique developed through testing. This is not a commonly published tip — it was developed through repeated testing by ChopJollof's kitchen team.
What are all the ingredients in Burkinabe jollof rice?
The main ingredients are: Long-grain rice, Fresh tomatoes, Red bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers, Onions, Tomato paste, Vegetable oil, Maggi seasoning cubes, Dried thyme, Bay leaves, Chicken stock, Raw unrefined shea butter (karité) — dropped onto rice 3 minutes before end of sealed cook.
How do I make Burkinabe jollof rice with chicken?
Burkinabe jollof with chicken: shea butter at the end pairs exceptionally with chicken jollof — the floral note of unrefined karité complements chicken stock.
Where can I buy the ingredients for Burkinabe jollof rice in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is one of the world's largest shea (karité) producers. Unrefined shea butter is sold at every market in Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso.
Can I print this Burkinabe jollof rice ingredient list as a PDF?
Yes. Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P) and select "Save as PDF." The list is formatted to print cleanly on A4 or Letter paper. Burkinabe jollof rice secret ingredient list — chopjollof.com
How many people does this Burkinabe jollof rice recipe serve?
This list is calibrated for 6 servings. Scale all quantities proportionally for larger groups.
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