How to Cook: Technique Guides

Go beyond the recipe — learn why each step matters and how to fix common problems.

How to Cook Jollof Rice

Learn the technique behind great Nigerian jollof rice: choosing rice, reducing the pepper base, getting the liquid right and the smoky party finish.

How to make fluffy, non-soggy fried rice at home, with tips for both Nigerian party fried rice and Asian-style egg fried rice.

A step-by-step guide to smooth, well-set moi moi: how to peel beans, get the batter consistency right and steam without leaks.

How to make Nigerian pepper soup with goat, chicken or fish: choosing the spice blend, controlling the heat and timing the scent leaves.