Jollof rice is usually made differently depending on what region you are in/from. The Ghanians use perfumed rice, the Nigerians have a smoky element to theirs, and the Senegalese usually have more of ...

Every Nigerian has a Jollof rice story. From childhood parties where it was the highlight of every plate to university days when a well-prepared pot could turn an ordinary afternoon into a celebration ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo: AdobeStock As jollof rice makes its mark in the U.S. culinary scene, chefs talk appropriation, appreciation, and what makes ...

Houston-based chef Kavachi Ukegbu says that in Igbo culture, Thanksgiving is like Christmas, and every auntie wants to show up the other and give everyone their best. A must-have on her Nigerian table ...

One of the most popular meals to eat in Nigeria is jollof rice, but it can get pretty boring fast. Jollof and efo riro [Weekly jollof/wordly treat] This delicious combination of jollof rice and efo ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover innovation across the food & beverage landscape. Today is World Jollof Day, a day when people around the world honor the ...

Jollof rice, which is believed to have originated from the Senegambia during the Wolof Empire (c. 1200 — 1600), is a dish that has become a staple across West Africa. It is typically made in a single ...

Several varieties of jollof – a spiced, tomato-infused rice dish found across much of West Africa – are the focus of the menu at Jollof Vibe. Ask chef and owner Evette Quoibia about the cultural ...