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 ...

I met Adjoa when I was working at an NGO in Ghana during college and she hosted me in her home. Even before I crossed her doorway, she asked, “Have you eaten?” Once inside, I caught the unmistakable ...

For years, a major contest has raged between Nigeria and it's West African neighbour Ghana, over the true ownership of jollof rice. Indeed for many, no gathering is complete without this delicious ...

This jollof rice recipe brings together the hearty flavors of corned beef with in the spicy, tomatoey rice that's a staple at every Ghanaian gathering. It reminds me of home, where cooking and sharing ...

One of the iconic dishes of West Africa, jollof rice is vibrantly colored and heavily spiced. And it reflects how cultures across continents blend with delicious results. It began in the ancient Wolof ...

A holiday celebrating a dish beloved of many West Africans, World Jollof Day, was marked last week. Jollof is a celebration dish. You eat it at parties, naming ceremonies, weddings, funerals — you ...

The authorship — and therefore origins — of jollof rice (called ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling) is the subject of a spicy debate between West African nations. In particular, ...

Baking this one-pot rice dish ensures evenly cooked grains. You can prepare it all on the stovetop too: Instead of transferring the skillet to the oven, adjust the heat to maintain a bare simmer while ...

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