Cultural significance of jollof rice

Is ceebu Jn a Jollof rice?

The Senegalese version of Jollof rice, Ceebu jën, is now officially recognised by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity, putting an end to the ongoing debate over its origins and solidifying Senegal's claim as the true home of Jollof rice

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What is Jollof rice?

Jollof Rice is a beloved dish that has its roots in the ancient West African Kingdom of Wolof, which is now part of Senegal

The dish is thought to have been created in the 14th century and was originally made with rice, meat, and spices

Over time, the recipe evolved, and different countries added their own unique twist to the dish

Where to eat Jollof rice in Accra?

In Accra, Jollof rice is very popular and can be found in most restaurants and at some of these street food stalls

It tends to be spicy as it is served with Shito (a pepper-based sauce), but don’t let that dissuade you from enjoying the dish, especially if you want to choose where your allegiance lies in the Jollof Wars

Jollof rice (called Ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling) The dish has become a source of pride and cultural identity for the Senegalese and has been recognised as an intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO.

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