🅹 JOLLOF RICE (West Africa’s Iconic Celebration Dish)
🌍 TRADITION
Jollof rice is a beloved West African dish cooked in a rich tomato-based sauce with spices. It is widely enjoyed at gatherings, celebrations, and everyday meals across the region.
🥗 WHY IT MATTERS NUTRITIONALLY
- ✔ Provides energy from rice
- ✔ Includes vitamins from tomatoes and vegetables
- ✔ Can be balanced with protein (chicken, fish, beans)
- ✔ Flavorful and culturally significant
🛒 INGREDIENTS
- Long-grain rice
- Tomato sauce
- Onions
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Vegetable oil
- Water
- Salt and pepper
🍲 RECIPE
- Rinse and soak rice
- Sauté onions and peppers in oil
- Add garlic, ginger, and tomato sauce
- Add rice and water
- Cook until rice absorbs liquid
- Fluff and serve hot
💡 FFH NUTRITION TIP
👉 Add vegetables and lean protein to make your jollof meal more balanced.
💬 LET’S ENGAGE
How do you enjoy your jollof?
⬜ With chicken
⬜ With fish
⬜ With vegetables
⬜ Plain
