Jollof rice Tomatoes, rice, and a variety of spices form the basis for the many versions of the West African dish jollof rice, served here with garnishes of additional tomatoes and peppers. (more) jollof rice dish Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/jollof-rice Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/jollof-rice Written by Roland Martin Roland Martin is a freelance writer living in San Francisco. Roland Martin Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 20, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Also called: jollof (Show more) jollof rice, seasoned rice dish from West Africa. It is generally made with rice, tomatoes, and a variety of spices, though preparations and ingredients can differ between countries. Jollof rice likely originated in the Senegambian region (the modern-day countries of Senegal and The Gambia) before spreading throughout the rest of West Africa. The dish has become a point of cultural pride for many West Africans. In recent years there has been a friendly competition, dubbed the “jollof wars,” over who has the best variation of the dish. Jollof rice was probably first cooked during the 14th century in the Wolof ...(100 of 737 words)

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