Jollof rice
rice dish from West Africa
Jollof (/dʒəˈlɒf/), or jollof rice, is a rice dish from West Africa. It is made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilies, onions, and spices. Sometimes people add other vegetables. Sometimes they add meat. It is cooked in one pot. People cook it it in different ways and change the ingredients in different places. Joolof rice is from the Senegambian region.
 Jollof rice with stew and garnish | |
| Alternative names | Benachin, riz au gras, ceebu jën, zaamè |
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| Type | Rice dish |
| Course | Main course |
| Region or state | West Africa |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Rice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onions, chili peppers, cooking oil |
| Ingredients generally used | Herbs, spices, aromatics |
| Variations | Various meat and seafood versions |
