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Jollof rice. Jollof (/ dʒəˈlɒf /), or jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. The dish is typically made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilis, 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 ...
Every West African country has at least one variation of Jollof rice, and it both divides and unites the region. With its seductive aroma, deep-red colour and spicy flavour, Jollof rice...
Jollof rice is Nigeria's national dish of Senegambian origin, that can be found in every country of West Africa with some variations in the ingredients. In order to prepare it, rice is cooked in a rich tomato sauce so that it soaks in all the flavors.
Aug 23, 2019 · Jollof rice is a spiced dish, simmered in reduced tomatoes, onions, peppers, and different seasonings depending on where it’s made. It’s an iconic dish, with massive regional significance...
Dec 27, 2022 · Jollof rice is a delicious royal dish originating in West Africa. It is one of the most common West African dishes eaten in the regions of Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Senegal, Gambia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, Cameroun, and Liberia.
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Jul 22, 2024 · Jollof rice can be enjoyed on its own, but it’s often served with sides like fried plantains, coleslaw or moin-moin (a steamed bean pudding). It’s typically eaten with a spoon and can be found at nearly every social gathering and major holiday in Nigeria.
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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.