August 22nd is a day set aside to commemorate Jollof Rice. The ovation Jollof Rice has garnered over the years has moved it to the frontiers of the world. Every visitor wants to get a taste of it. While it is one of West Africa’s staple dish, it has continued to generate controversy between its two main players, Ghana and Nigeria. Each Country assumes right to make a better version of the dish.
Originally traced to Senegambia region from the Wolof people of The Gambia and Senegal where it was called Wolof. It was also called “
Benachin” meaning One Pot in Wolof.
Jollof rice is a rich, orange red delicacy made from rice and stew- mixing of oil, tomato, blended peppers, onions, meat or fish. Please do not add already made soup or stew as this would reduce its taste.
Any ‘
owanmbe’ without a
jollof rice is just a gathering. There are many variations to
Jollof as we now have
Jollof beans,
Jollof spaghetti, and
Jollof pottage, all you need to do is add a touch of tomato purée. A taste of Jollof rice can make you betray your close friends, family and even nation, ask Honorable Lai Mohammed for more details.
From the word, you can get jollity, a fun and great celebration;
jollitude, the attitude of being in the state of jolly;
jolliment, jollification, among other words.
Rice itself is an excellent source of energy, rich in carbohydrates which allows the brain to function properly and it also contains quality proteins, little fat and no cholesterol. Rice is the oldest known food, as its consumption dates back to 5000 BC.
May Every day be a Jollof Rice Day!
