Jollof rice, also called ‘Benachin’ meaning one pot in the Wolof language , is a popular dish in many parts of West Africa. It is thought to have originated amongst members of the Wolof ethnic group in the Senegambia region, Nigeria. There are many variations of Jollof rice. The most common basic ingredients are rice, tomatoes and tomato paste, onion, salt, and red pepper. Beyond that, nearly any kind of meat, vegetable, or spice can be added.
The dish consists of easy cook or basmati rice, tomatoes, and tomato paste, onion, salt, spice (such as nutmeg, ginger, Scotch bonnet, cumin) and chilli pepper. We can use optional ingedients such as vegetables, meats, and fish.
The cooking method for Jollof rice begins with using oil to fry finely-chopped onions, tomatoes and ground pepper (plus any other optional seasoning); adding stock ; and then cooking the rice in this mixture so it takes up all the liquid. The rice takes on a characteristic orange colour from the mixture. It can be served with cooked meat, chicken, fish,or vegetables separately on the plate or they can be stirred in at the end.
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