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Jollof (/ dʒ ə ˈ l ɒ f /), or jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice , tomatoes, chilies , onions, spices, and sometimes other vegetables and/or meat in a single pot, although its ingredients and preparation methods vary across different regions.
Jollof rice is a spicy African rice dish that cooks in one pan, uses lots of veg and can be a veggie main or a side to some simply baked chicken. By Tobi Akingbolagun. From Best...
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Aug 16, 2016 · Jollof rice is a unifying dish across West Africa. This classic Nigerian jollof rice recipe always has three things: rice, a tomato stew, and seasoning.
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Dec 27, 2022 · What is Jollof rice? For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jollof Rice (Jellof rice) —it is a rich and incredibly rich, aromatic, tasty West African one-pot Meal. It’s similar to Jambalaya but with distinctive African spices. It consists mainly of cooked rice and tomato stew flavored with spices such as thyme, scotch bonnet pepper ...
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Jan 20, 2017 · Jollof is believed to have originated in the Senegambia region of West Africa among the Wolof people, where it is known as benachin. The mouth-watering meal has travelled throughout the sub-region because of the frequent cultural exchange that goes on there. As such, it has evolved into several regional varieties, laced with the heritage of the ...
May 7, 2024 · What Is Jollof Rice? Jollof rice is a beloved West African dish with many regional variations. It's made with a unique blend of spices, long-grain rice, and a tomato and red pepper base. It is often served as a hearty entrée by adding beef, chicken, goat, or fish, or as is as a side.
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Nov 7, 2023 · "Jollof rice is a tomato-stew-based delicacy that's a staple in every Nigerian home and most African communities. It's originally made with red bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spices and meat/chicken stock," Abayomi (Mariam) Are, catering expert and Head Chef of Mariam's Kitchen, explains. READ MORE.