The ever-lively chef, Belinda takes us through another exciting food journey as she prepares Yaji Jollof Rice on the show. Watch the process and tell us what you think.
Many people enjoy Suya, but only a few barely bother about the accompanying spice, Yaji.
Suya spice, locally known as ‘Yaji’ is what defines the overall taste and flavour of the spice. The recipe for the spice has always been a closely guarded secret by the ‘Mallams’ who specialise in making it, but here we are now leaking this top secret.
The spice mix was originally made by northern Nigerian herdsmen which have ultimately found its way across West-Africa and beyond. Each spice used in the mixture is typically also used all across Nigeria and West-African in local dishes.
They are mixed with aromatic flavours that make a perfect seasoning rub for beef, pork, fish, and chicken and even jollof rice.
Watch video to see how you can prepare jollof rice with Yaji spice.
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