Jollof rice
 Jollof rice | |
| Alternative names | Benachin |
|---|---|
| Type | Rice dish |
| Place of origin | Ghana |
| Main ingredients | Rice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onions |
Jollof rice /ˈdʒɒləf/, also called Benachin (Wolof: "one pot"), is a popular dish of West Africa.[1][2]
Ingredients
The dish consists of rice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onions, salt, spices (such as nutmeg, ginger, Scotch bonnet (pepper), and cumin) and chili peppers; optional ingredients can be added such as vegetables, meats, or fish.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Wilson, Ellen Gibson (1971). A West African cook book.
- ^ "Jollof Rice". Whats4Eats. Retrieved 2009-09-18.
- ^ Ferruzza, Charles (October 1, 2013). "Esther's African Cuisine leaves the light on for you". The Pitch. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
Meals are served with white rice or, for an upcharge, an extraordinary concoction of rice cooked with tomatoes, carrots, onions, peas and shredded chicken called Jealof rice. 'It's the Sunday dish in my country,' [Esther] Mulbah says. It's hearty and comforting, as a side or a full meal.
