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  1. Jul 4, 2018 · Nigerian Jollof Rice. The first key difference in Nigerian Jollof is the type of rice grain used. Nigerian Jollof is made with long grain parboiled rice. Long grain rice is not native to Nigeria, but imported from Asian countries. A second difference is the method of cooking.

  2. May 27, 2020 · “The number-one difference is the rice itself. Nigerian jollof uses long grain parboiled rice, which is less starchy. With Ghanaian jollof, a Thai or a jasmine rice is used, bringing out more starch in the meal itself,” he said, when discussing the differences between Ghanaian jollof and other rice-based dishes.

  3. Sep 28, 2023 · While Ghanaian jollof rice comes with shito toppings, fried plantains, meat, or fish as sides, Nigerian jollof rice is served with meat, fried plantains, Nigerian salad, coleslaw, and moimoi...

  4. Aug 7, 2020 · In making jollof, Nigerians use long-grain rice, which is sturdier and provides good flavor absorption, while Ghanaians use the more-aromatic basmati rice, which itself adds an extra flavor to the dish.

  5. Sep 26, 2022 · As much as we have prominent “jollof wars” between Nigerians and Ghanaians, all centered around who makes the best jollof rice, it actually originates somewhere else. Jollof comes from the Senegambia region of West Africa, particularly Senegal.

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  7. Jun 8, 2021 · Patti Sloley. Jollof rice is a popular dish at parties, ceremonies and weddings across West Africa (Credit: Patti Sloley) Every West African country has at least one variation of Jollof rice,...