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Jollof Rice

🇬🇭 A dish from Ghana

Jollof Rice, a dish from Ghana
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A one-pot rice simmered in a smoky spiced tomato-and-pepper base — a centrepiece at celebrations.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsRice, tomato, red pepper, onion, scotch bonnet, spices
🔥Cooking methodSimmered in a spiced tomato-pepper base until the rice absorbs it
👅Flavour & styleSmoky, spicy, deeply savoury and red
🕒When it’s eatenLunch · party staple

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Jollof Rice come from?
Jollof Rice is a dish that originated in Ghana.
What is Jollof Rice?
A one-pot rice simmered in a smoky spiced tomato-and-pepper base — a centrepiece at celebrations.