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Jollof rice

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Jollof rice
Jollof rice with stew and garnish
Alternative namesBenachin, riz au gras, ceebu jën, zaamè
TypeRice dish
CourseMain course
Region or stateWest Africa
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsRice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onions, chili peppers, cooking oil
Ingredients generally usedHerbs, spices, aromatics
VariationsVarious meat and seafood versions

Jollof (/əˈlɒf/), 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. Jollof rice is from the Senegambian region.

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