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African Rice Recipes

Jollof rice is one of West Africa's best-known dishes, cooked across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and beyond. These recipes start with the classic one-pot method and continue with regional and celebration versions.

5 recipes

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Jollof rice

Non-vegWest African

Jollof Rice

1 hr 45 min Medium Serves 6

Non-vegNigerian

Nigerian Jollof Rice

1 hr 40 min Medium Serves 6

Plated jollof rice with grilled chicken breast and red onion on a patterned mat

Non-vegWest African

Chicken Jollof Rice

2 hr 15 min Medium Serves 6

Plate of jollof rice with salad beside a bowl of fried plantain on a blue surface

Non-vegGhanaian

Ghana Jollof Rice

1 hr 40 min Medium Serves 6

Three plates of jollof rice with grilled chicken and salad on a patterned tablecloth

Non-vegNigerian

Party Jollof Rice

2 hr 55 min Medium Serves 20

Frequently asked questions

Where is jollof rice from?

Jollof rice is from West Africa. It is widely associated with the Senegambia region's Wolof people, and today it is a staple across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone and other countries.

What goes well with jollof rice?

Fried plantains, grilled or fried chicken, coleslaw, moi moi (steamed bean pudding) and a simple salad are common accompaniments.