Many American slaves came from this part of the continent, part of Africa’s “rice belt” and brought with them their agricultural knowledge. Like the American dishes it influenced ...

Jollof rice is a favorite dish throughout West Africa, especially Nigeria and Ghana. It consists of long-grain parboiled rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. The distinct twist comes ...

By Yewande Komolafe Thieboudienne holds a special place among the cuisines of West Africa. This one-pot rice masterpiece is often referred to as the national dish of Senegal, yet its presence and ...

This one kept it. Kacouchia talks about how the dish was a favorite of hers growing up in Ivory Coast in West Africa and says she added spinach to the rice-vermicelli mix when she started making ...

"Jollof rice is a popular West African rice dish that was traditionally cooked over a fire, though these days it's most often ...

As the holiday season approaches, food becomes a central theme in celebrations, especially within the African diaspora. From rice and peas to fruit cake, the culinary traditions that have emerged ...

As jollof rice makes its mark in the U.S. culinary scene, chefs talk appropriation, appreciation, and what makes it West Africa's most revered and hotly debated dish. Since its inception ...