Pressure cooker jollof tricks

A pressure cooker can take jollof from a 90-minute affair to under 30 — but you have to cheat the smoke back in.

Step one: blend and fry your pepper base until the oil separates. Don't rush this; it's where the depth lives.

Step two: par-cook the rice in stock under pressure for 6 minutes, quick-release, then finish uncovered on low heat for 4 minutes with a foil cap to mimic the bottom-pot crust.

Step three: drop a piece of foil-wrapped smouldering charcoal on top for 60 seconds, lid on. That's your party-rice smoke.