Camasi Foods’ Jollof rice spice mix is a rich and aromatic blend of spices and herbs used to season and flavor Jollof rice, a popular West African dish. This rice dish is widely enjoyed across countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, each with slight variations. The spice mix is essential in giving Jollof rice its distinctive savory, smoky, and slightly sweet flavor profile.

The Jollof spice mix creates a balanced blend of savory, spicy, and aromatic flavors. It is:

• Smoky and bold from paprika and fried tomato paste.

• Spicy due to cayenne and pepper.

• Herbaceous from thyme and bay leaf.

• Deeply umami when bouillon cubes are used.

• Tomato-based. The spice mix is usually added to a sauce (called Jollof base) made with:

  • Blended tomatoes

  • Red bell peppers

  • Scotch bonnet or habanero peppers

  • Onions

  • Garlic and ginger

• This sauce is cooked down with oil (often vegetable or palm oil), then the Jollof spice mix is stirred in before adding parboiled rice. The rice is then simmered in this flavorful sauce until fully cooked, allowing the spices to infuse every grain.