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Jollof Rice

Name: Jollof Rice
Cuisine: Malian
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain rice; 1/2 cup tomato paste; 3 medium fresh tomatoes; 1 large onion; 1 medium red bell pepper; 1 small scotch bonnet pepper; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 inch piece ginger; 1 bouillon cube; 1 tsp thyme; 1 bay leaf; to taste salt

Jollof Rice is a vibrant and flavorful West African one-pot dish made with rice, tomatoes, onions, and a mix of spices. It is a staple at celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing unity and shared heritage in Malian culture.

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Senegambian70%

European30%

Ingredients

long grain rice
2 cups
tomato paste
1/2 cup
fresh tomatoes
3 medium
onion
1 large
red bell pepper
1 medium
scotch bonnet pepper
1 small
vegetable oil
1/4 cup
garlic cloves
2
ginger
1 inch piece
bouillon cube
1
thyme
1 tsp
bay leaf
1
salt
to taste

Method

Steps not available

Origin Story

Originating from the Senegambian region, Jollof Rice has roots in the Jolof Empire and has evolved with local variations across West Africa, including Mali.

Culinary DNA

Ingredient ancestry breakdown

Senegambian70%

ingredients+techniques

European30%

ingredient_origin

Techniques

sautéing blending simmering one-pot cooking

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