Togolese jollof rice secret ingredient list
Every ingredient — quantities included — plus the ChopJollof-original secret that sets Togo jollof apart. Printable.
The complete Togolese 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 Togo.
At a glance
Togolese jollof rice secret ingredient list
- 500gLong-grain rice
- 4Fresh tomatoes
- 2Red bell peppers
- 2Scotch bonnet peppers
- 2Onions
- 2 tbspTomato paste
- 100mlVegetable oil
- 3 cubesMaggi seasoning cubes
- 1 tspDried thyme
- 3Bay leaves
- 500mlChicken stock
- 2 wholeSmoked herringsoften skipped
Steeped in the stock for 12 minutes, removed before stock enters the pot.
- 12 minSmoked herring stock steep — herrings simmered in stock, removed before use★ chopjollof secret
The smoke from the herring saturates the stock without making the dish taste like fish. The rice absorbs smoke flavour without firewood or a pot-bottom char.
Togolese jollof rice with chicken — what changes
Togolese riz au gras with chicken: use chicken stock for the rice AND steep 2 smoked herrings in it for 12 minutes before the stock enters the pot. The herring is removed. The stock carries the smoke.
Sourcing ingredients in Togo
In Lomé, smoked herrings are sold at every fish market. They are inexpensive and carry a dense smoke character that steeps into stock in under 15 minutes.
Outside Togo, 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.
Togolese riz au gras secret ingredient list — chopjollof.com
Frequently asked
What is the secret ingredient in Togolese jollof rice?
The ChopJollof-original secret for Togo jollof is: Smoked herring stock steep — herrings simmered in stock, removed before use. This is not a commonly published tip — it was developed through repeated testing by ChopJollof's kitchen team.
What are all the ingredients in Togolese 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, Smoked herrings, Smoked herring stock steep — herrings simmered in stock, removed before use.
How do I make Togolese jollof rice with chicken?
Togolese riz au gras with chicken: use chicken stock for the rice AND steep 2 smoked herrings in it for 12 minutes before the stock enters the pot. The herring is removed. The stock carries the smoke.
Where can I buy the ingredients for Togolese jollof rice in Togo?
In Lomé, smoked herrings are sold at every fish market. They are inexpensive and carry a dense smoke character that steeps into stock in under 15 minutes.
Can I print this Togolese jollof rice ingredient list as a PDF?
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How many people does this Togolese jollof rice recipe serve?
This list is calibrated for 6 servings. Scale all quantities proportionally for larger groups.
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