Topic: NAIJA BOARD 2024/2025 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR contest 2nd Edition! |Donor:🔥BC.Game - page 3. (Read 1537 times)
December 24, 2024, 10:52:00 AM
Great, I am willing to participate in this competition and will participate here. Although I did not participate last year and I do not have that much experience, I will try to do my best. And I will definitely try to do my best in preparing the food. Merry Christmas to all bro.
December 24, 2024, 09:07:44 AM
I am looking to participate too in this contest..it is going to be so much fun. This is like a virtual food fest for African and local dishes. See eh, I will not be impressed by any technology until I can download food. For the tech guys around, start to figure out a way to write some codes that will enable humans download food and eat it 
December 24, 2024, 09:01:35 AM
What a nice initiative Mia Chloe! I've seen many beautiful contests on the forum but I must say this one stands out. I'd like to suggest that you make it compulsory for participants to attach a note of their username to their delicacies to help checkmake AI and theft.
December 24, 2024, 07:30:31 AM
Checked the recipe but from the images I'm seeing it looks like it was added separately on the rice dish, which means both rice were cooked separately or I'm getting it wrong because I'm thinking of giving it a try hopefully I don't mess it up 
I got my lazy fingers on some little YouTube search and found this:
https://youtu.be/aeThg8k1-fw?si=jA_qplel1k2wHzSj
Two shorts:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4zuxilOoTwo?si=C6NEUwv5zDAtVbs9
https://youtube.com/shorts/k8tFhvSUnJU?si=IcPcc_ITWrGRF_6L
The first one seem to be more explanatory than the other two although they are all okay.. which do you think is better.
No scarce ingredients appart from saffron( any alt)..
It takes a couple of tries to get things correctly. There are a couple of tricks.I got my lazy fingers on some little YouTube search and found this:
https://youtu.be/aeThg8k1-fw?si=jA_qplel1k2wHzSj
Two shorts:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4zuxilOoTwo?si=C6NEUwv5zDAtVbs9
https://youtube.com/shorts/k8tFhvSUnJU?si=IcPcc_ITWrGRF_6L
The first one seem to be more explanatory than the other two although they are all okay.. which do you think is better.
No scarce ingredients appart from saffron( any alt)..
1. It was in the first video but I'll emphasize because it is important: During the first step when you boil the rice first to have it cook, it mustn't cook all the way or the result will be a different type of dish. It has to be Al dente (like Pasta, it has just gotten soft but it is not completely soft) before rinsing it.
2. The duration for the second part where you put the rice back in the pot to cook (https://youtu.be/aeThg8k1-fw?t=261) depends on the type of rice, the video used 1 hour. But generally I'd use 30 to 40 minutes.
Also at the very beginning of this step I'd increase the heat to high for a couple of minutes while being careful not to burn it. Then lower it to medium/low and let it cook for 30 minutes.
Although saffron would make it taste and look better (color-wise) but it is not mandatory. You could even use potatoes or any type of thin bread like what we call Lavash as your Tahdig.
Just slice the potato into thin (like 4-5 mm) slices and place them at the bottom of the pan before pouring the rice on top.
The fried potato Tahdig is actually much better than plain ol' rice
December 24, 2024, 07:10:48 AM
Great initiative Mia.
Looking forward to the amazing dishes that will be prepared. Anyone wey too make sense, you go drop location make we come enjoy am.
I may be making an entry, most likely fried rice with salad.
Looking forward to the amazing dishes that will be prepared. Anyone wey too make sense, you go drop location make we come enjoy am.
I may be making an entry, most likely fried rice with salad.
December 23, 2024, 06:33:39 PM
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December 23, 2024, 04:26:31 PM
Nice one OP... I might give this a try as well btw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance
I got my lazy fingers on some little YouTube search and found this:
https://youtu.be/aeThg8k1-fw?si=jA_qplel1k2wHzSj
Two shorts:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4zuxilOoTwo?si=C6NEUwv5zDAtVbs9
https://youtube.com/shorts/k8tFhvSUnJU?si=IcPcc_ITWrGRF_6L
The first one seem to be more explanatory than the other two although they are all okay.. which do you think is better.
No scarce ingredients appart from saffron( any alt)..
btw Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance ...For example in this recipe, step 6 is lacking that Tahdig step, and it is also using the wrong pan for it; non-stick pans work best to get the best Tahdig. The same site has some info on that:
https://www.seriouseats.com/tahdig-persian-crunchy-rice-7187445
I didn't like all the pictures there so here is a google search link with some better looking pictures:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%D8%AA%D9%87+%D8%AF%DB%8C%DA%AF+%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%A7+%D9%BE%D9%84%D9%88&udm=2
I used لوبیا پلو (means green-bean rice) as the search query because it also uses tomato[paste] so it looks similar to the dish in OP, visually speaking.
I suggest giving it a try and enjoy the result...
Checked the recipe but from the images I'm seeing it looks like it was added separately on the rice dish, which means both rice were cooked separately or I'm getting it wrong because I'm thinking of giving it a try hopefully I don't mess it up https://www.seriouseats.com/tahdig-persian-crunchy-rice-7187445
I didn't like all the pictures there so here is a google search link with some better looking pictures:
https://www.google.com/search?q=%D8%AA%D9%87+%D8%AF%DB%8C%DA%AF+%D9%84%D9%88%D8%A8%DB%8C%D8%A7+%D9%BE%D9%84%D9%88&udm=2
I used لوبیا پلو (means green-bean rice) as the search query because it also uses tomato[paste] so it looks similar to the dish in OP, visually speaking.
I suggest giving it a try and enjoy the result...
I got my lazy fingers on some little YouTube search and found this:
https://youtu.be/aeThg8k1-fw?si=jA_qplel1k2wHzSj
Two shorts:
https://youtube.com/shorts/4zuxilOoTwo?si=C6NEUwv5zDAtVbs9
https://youtube.com/shorts/k8tFhvSUnJU?si=IcPcc_ITWrGRF_6L
The first one seem to be more explanatory than the other two although they are all okay.. which do you think is better.
No scarce ingredients appart from saffron( any alt)..
December 23, 2024, 03:28:39 PM
@Mia Chloe I think you should change this thread to discussion and create another one strictly for submission( I will delete non- application Posts)
That's a good suggestion but it's ok for everything to be here don't you think? Then I'll create another later on for compilation and voting so I don't create too many threads.However, this was actually an excellent initiative you made @ Mia Chloe, and as such, I woundn't mind booking a flight just to come eat fried rice and chicken by anyone who is done cooking, and invites me over..
December 23, 2024, 12:35:32 PM
@Mia Chloe I think you should change this thread to discussion and create another one strictly for submission( I will delete non- application Posts)
That's a good suggestion but it's ok for everything to be here don't you think? Then I'll create another later on for compilation and voting so I don't create too many threads. 
December 23, 2024, 11:59:13 AM
@Mia Chloe I think you should change this thread to discussion and create another one strictly for submission( I will delete non- application Posts)
December 23, 2024, 11:38:00 AM
Merry Christmas Naija
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/naija-board-2023-art-contest-24th-dec-31st-5479089
Thank you for organizing such a great contest. This may be the second contest you have organized at our local board, but this may be the first time I am participating in one of your contests this year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you in advance.
We wish all the members of our local board well and may everyone celebrate Christmas with their families and relatives in a very joyful manner. After accessing the link you mentioned, I saw that your previous contest was a art contest. And the contest you are currently organizing is a food preparation contest. Maybe it will be very difficult for me because I am not good at preparing food at all and I am even very worried about whether the food I will serve will be delicious and attractive to everyone.
By the way, Merry Christmas again.
~snip
Well I have hosted this type of contest since I joined the forum even before this board had a moderator. See :https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/naija-board-2023-art-contest-24th-dec-31st-5479089
We wish all the members of our local board well and may everyone celebrate Christmas with their families and relatives in a very joyful manner. After accessing the link you mentioned, I saw that your previous contest was a art contest. And the contest you are currently organizing is a food preparation contest. Maybe it will be very difficult for me because I am not good at preparing food at all and I am even very worried about whether the food I will serve will be delicious and attractive to everyone.
By the way, Merry Christmas again.
December 23, 2024, 11:16:51 AM
How can we guard against that?
We can't guard against it; it's better to be helped than to steal images from the internet; presenting the method of preparation is what counts most. Similar to the pizza contest, what you do behind the scenes is nobody's business; just show the preparation procedure. Yes, food aesthetics will be a big factor it an online contest.
December 23, 2024, 11:05:38 AM
Bachelor life turned me into a chef, and I will participate also in this, but this is exactly what I was thinking because cheating will be very easy. Christmas day is usually a very busy day of cooking. It will be easy for someone to claim the food made by their wives, girlfriends, or mothers as theirs. How can we guide against that?
Also, people will focus more on the aesthetics of the food, how the food looks, than the taste, and since there will be no way to taste everyone's meal, winning will be based on aesthetics and presentation.
I just hope it does not end up being a battle of Jollof and Fried rice.
Also, people will focus more on the aesthetics of the food, how the food looks, than the taste, and since there will be no way to taste everyone's meal, winning will be based on aesthetics and presentation.
I just hope it does not end up being a battle of Jollof and Fried rice.
We can't guard against it; it's better to be helped than to steal images from the internet; presenting the method of preparation is what counts most. Similar to the pizza contest, what you do behind the scenes is nobody's business; just show the preparation procedure.
Yes, food aesthetics will be a big factor it an online contest.
December 23, 2024, 10:18:15 AM
Seasonal greetings to you all, wow! It is a thing of joy that i humblely joined this thread today and i must appreciate the effort of everyone that has been making thread push forward.
I so much cherish this contest because cooking is one the thing i do everyday of my endeavor as a bachelor I'm.
Even i didn't make it at first 5 in this contest i will never give up trying and i will happy that i participated also share my cooking skills or experience here. I wish you all merry Christmas and happy new in advance.🥀🍀🌴💐🌾🪴💥✨
I so much cherish this contest because cooking is one the thing i do everyday of my endeavor as a bachelor I'm.
Even i didn't make it at first 5 in this contest i will never give up trying and i will happy that i participated also share my cooking skills or experience here. I wish you all merry Christmas and happy new in advance.🥀🍀🌴💐🌾🪴💥✨
December 23, 2024, 10:08:32 AM
Don't give it to your Girlfriends/wives to help you cook, this is one of the most consumed food in an average Nigerian home and it easy to cook and also it costs less than $20 to prepare a pot. Don't cheat, be authentic guys.
Bachelor life turned me into a chef, and I will participate also in this, but this is exactly what I was thinking because cheating will be very easy. Christmas day is usually a very busy day of cooking. It will be easy for someone to claim the food made by their wives, girlfriends, or mothers as theirs. How can we guide against that?Also, people will focus more on the aesthetics of the food, how the food looks, than the taste, and since there will be no way to taste everyone's meal, winning will be based on aesthetics and presentation.
I just hope it does not end up being a battle of Jollof and Fried rice.
December 23, 2024, 09:28:45 AM
Brother It's unfortunate that it's not an Art contest anymore.... my love for arts but here we go it's about the Nigerian dishes.
If you ask me, I’ll say cooking isn’t so different from art, come on it’s all about creativity, putting some creative skills to come up with something spontaneous. Cooking and Art shares a very common thing, which is creativity. The same way that an artist uses a combination of colours, shapes and textures to come up with an adorable masterpiece, that’s exactly how a cook also comes up with a combination of flavours, ingredients, sometimes colours and techniques to come up with an irresistible result and work of art.
December 23, 2024, 09:13:02 AM
Hmm... I am salivating already. I will gladly be part of this contest to show you that I am a good local chef of Nigeria delicious jollof rice. This is a good contest and it makes remember back when I was in college, that we do have Home Economics cook praticals. After cooking, the teacher will move round from table to table tasting and giving marks. It's quite unfortunate that some jollof rice will look very yummy but not delicious.
December 23, 2024, 08:07:25 AM
Nice initiative OP, I can finally put my jollof rice cooking skills to work. I will be participating and shipping in 50 merits to the merit pool.
This is a welcome development to our very own local board and I think it's going to be very interesting since our able moderate have declared interest of participation, can't wait to see y'all showcase your cooking skills.I wish it were a physical context and I'll be among the judges to taste the foods, too bad the judges of this context won't have the opportunity to taste but judge with their eyes and according to how participants carry out laid down instructions/criteria for winning, goodluck to all the participants anyways, especially you Mr Moderator can't wait to see what you're cooking. 😊
Bad for you guys nobody is going to taste the best jollof rice in Africa prepared by the Sherrif! I think efforts, ingredients and table settings are going to be some of the deciding factors - this is only a speculations as OP is yet to explain anything about that.
Don't give it to your Girlfriends/wives to help you cook, this is one of the most consumed food in an average Nigerian home and it easy to cook and also it costs less than $20 to prepare a pot. Don't cheat, be authentic guys.
December 23, 2024, 07:35:36 AM
Nice initiative OP, I can finally put my jollof rice cooking skills to work. I will be participating and shipping in 50 merits to the merit pool.
This is a welcome development to our very own local board and I think it's going to be very interesting since our able moderate have declared interest of participation, can't wait to see y'all showcase your cooking skills.I wish it were a physical context and I'll be among the judges to taste the foods, too bad the judges of this context won't have the opportunity to taste but judge with their eyes and according to how participants carry out laid down instructions/criteria for winning, goodluck to all the participants anyways, especially you Mr Moderator can't wait to see what you're cooking. 😊
December 23, 2024, 05:24:07 AM
Really nice Contest, dear Mia Chloe.
I'll chip in some Merit for the winners:
1st place 25 Merit
2nd place 20 Merit
3rd place 15 Merit
4th place 10 Merit
5th place 7 Merit
Good luck to everyone who will participate.
This Is a big support from you, with your contributions to this contest this will go a long way and will attract more participants to join. I'll chip in some Merit for the winners:
1st place 25 Merit
2nd place 20 Merit
3rd place 15 Merit
4th place 10 Merit
5th place 7 Merit
Good luck to everyone who will participate.
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