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   Why is Jollof rice so popular?

   • Jollof rice packs a powerful punch in the taste stakes, but its origins are a point of contention with many African nations claiming it as their own. So much so that online wars are ongoing to protect it. In West Africa, sacred Jollof rice is a fragrant dish that is revered across the sub-region for its unique sweet taste and subtle spiciness.

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   Where does Jollof rice come from?

   • Jollof ( / dʒəˈlɒf / ), 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. The dish's origins are traced to Senegal.

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   Is Jollof rice a big deal in Africa?

   • If you recently stumbled across what is loosely known as “African Twitter,” or other African social media spaces, you might have seen repeated mentions of Jollof rice. It’s a big deal, and a cause of endless banter for those on the continent, and in the diaspora.

   The history of Jollof rice in West Africa—and the banter - Quartz

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   What countries eat Jollof rice?

   • A History Jollof Rice is a popular dish eaten in most parts of West Africa, most notably Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia, and Nigeria. Though many of the dishes share similarities, there are variations in nomenclature and differences in the kind of ingredients used.

   What’s the Big Deal about Jollof Rice? A History

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   Who makes the best Jollof rice?

   • Black Foodie website, which explores food and culture through a black lens, described it as "one of the most interesting and heated food debates amongst the diaspora… it's the most epic food beefs of all time." The main protagonists in a steam over who makes the best Jollof rice are Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cameroon.

   Jollof Wars: Who does West Africa's iconic rice dish best? - BBC

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   What is Jollof rice made of?

   • In Ghana: Jollof rice is made with basmati or thai rice, with warm spices like clove, nutmeg or cinnamon. Ghanaians are also likely to use the same protein stock, including chicken or beef, to simmer their dish. In Nigeria: Pureed tomatoes, habaneros, red bell peppers and onions, along with parboiled long grain rice is used in the dish.

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2. www.bbc.com › travel › articleJollof Wars: Who does West Africa's iconic rice dish best? - BBC

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   Jun 8, 2021 · That's because determining which West African nation makes Jollof best is an ongoing matter of local pride and contention. Jollof rice is to West Africa what paella...

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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. The dish's origins are traced to Senegal.

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   Aug 23, 2019 · Published August 23, 2019. If you recently stumbled across what is loosely known as “African Twitter,” or other African social media spaces, you might have seen repeated mentions of Jollof rice....

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   Feb 29, 2024 · Ghana’s take on the dish highlights the country’s ability to blend external influences with local traditions, creating a version of jollof rice that is distinctly Ghanaian.

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   Jan 20, 2017 · In West Africa, sacred Jollof rice is a fragrant dish that is revered across the sub-region for its unique sweet taste and subtle spiciness. It is also the source of heated discussion online among Nigerians, Ghanaians and Senegalese as to who owns the bragging rights to the dish.

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   Feb 28, 2018 · Jollof Rice is a popular dish eaten in most parts of West Africa, most notably Ghana, Senegal, The Gambia, and Nigeria. Though many of the dishes share similarities, there are variations in nomenclature and differences in the kind of ingredients used.

9. www.smh.com.au › traveller › inspirationWhat is jollof rice? This West African can be found across ...

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   If you find yourself in Lagos, Nigeria, then make your way to the ever-popular Yellow Chilli Restaurant, well known for its Nigerian-style jollof rice.