Jollof rice is a source of pride and spirited debate among West African communities. The Jollof Festival, initiated in 2017, aims to celebrate this dish through a competitive format known as The Jollof Wars. Chefs from various West African countries represent their culinary traditions, showcasing unique variations of jollof rice. The idea for the festival arose from a Twitter debate in 2016 about which country's jollof rice is superior. The event has expanded nationwide, currently held in over 16 cities in the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Jollof Wars was trending on Twitter a lot, or at least it used to, especially around that time and it was just merciless. The best way to settle this is to taste it rather than talk about it. Let's actually get everyone together, get everyone to taste the food, get everyone to vote and then accept the winner.
Jollof rice is a one-pot rice dish, cooked in a rich tomato-based stew that is flavored with a blend of spices, proteins and peppers. But what sets each country apart, Osekre explains, are the rice grain, mix-ins, and proteins used.
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