Frying tomato and fresh pepper puree

Preparation of Jollof rice taking place. Man transferrring tomato and fresh pepper puree from a pot to a cauldron on charcoal fire, lady using a stirring spoon to tend to tomato and fresh pepper puree in cauldron. Jollof rice is one Nigerian meal that cuts across every tribe and ethnic group in the country. And among the different ways it may be cooked, 'party' jollof rice stands out. It's cooked using large local cast iron pots called 'koko-irin' which are placed on top of large chunks of firewood. The smoky heat from the charcoal adds a unique and unforgettable flavour that many people love.