Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken and Plantain Puree

Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken and Plantain Puree

A Nigerian staple elevated with continental plating techniques. Saffron-infused jollof rice served with succulent grilled chicken and a smooth plantain puree.

ContinentalAfrican-fusionNigeria (inspired)

Plating Techniques

Stacked Jollof with Swirled Puree

A modern presentation featuring a timbale of jollof rice and an artistic swirl of plantain puree.

Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken and Plantain Puree with Stacked Jollof with Swirled Puree plating

Plating Steps:

  1. 1.Use a ring mold to create a neat stack of jollof rice in the center of the plate.
  2. 2.Pipe a smooth plantain puree around the base of the rice stack in a circular or abstract swirl.
  3. 3.Slice grilled chicken and arrange it leaning against the rice stack.
  4. 4.Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil and a sprinkle of paprika.
  5. 5.Optional: Add a small drizzle of chili oil for color and flavor.

Tips:

  • Ensure the jollof rice is firm enough to hold its shape in the mold.
  • The plantain puree should be smooth and easily pipeable.
  • Consider the color contrast between the red rice and yellow puree.

Ingredients

  • Rice
  • Tomatoes
  • Peppers (bell, scotch bonnet)
  • Onions
  • Garlic
  • Chicken
  • Plantain (ripe)
  • Chicken stock
  • Vegetable oil
  • Spices (curry powder, thyme, nutmeg)
  • Saffron

About Jollof Rice with Grilled Chicken and Plantain Puree

A Nigerian staple elevated with continental plating techniques. Saffron-infused jollof rice served with succulent grilled chicken and a smooth plantain puree.

Origin

Nigeria (inspired)

Category

continental

Type

african-fusion