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  1. qz.com › africa › 1689421The history of Jollof rice in West Africa—and the banter

    Aug 23, 2019 · It’s an iconic dish, with massive regional significance across West Africa and a staple in celebratory social gatherings, including at Lagos parties in Nigeria. The dark-orange spicy rice dish ...

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  3. theculturetrip.com › africa › ghanaA Brief History of Jollof Rice, a West African Favourite

    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.

  4. blog.remitly.com › lifestyle-culture › nationalJollof Rice: Recipe and History of Nigeria’s National Dish

    May 28, 2024 · Jollof rice, a widely recognized dish in Nigeria, has won over the taste buds of numerous enthusiasts thanks to its exquisite flavors and vibrant color palette, catapulting it as one of the most beloved dishes throughout the West African region.

  5. demandafrica.com › food › whats-the-big-deal-aboutWhat’s the Big Deal about Jollof Rice? A History

    Feb 28, 2018 · 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.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jollof_riceJollof rice - Wikipedia

    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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  8. thecanadianafrican.com › jollof-rice-history-how-aJollof Rice History: How A Dish Took Over West Africa

    Apr 6, 2021 · This post explores Jollof Rice's history: a one-pot dish that originated in Senegal and has become the poster child for West African food.

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

    Jun 8, 2021 · The main protagonists in a steam over who makes the best Jollof rice are Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cameroon. The Gambia and Senegal are quite laid-back and rarely enter the...

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