'Jollof' rice name evolved from 'jelly-off' - Culinary expert

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FACTOID 2 days ago

Nmoasem saa everyday as opinions are passed off as facts. The word jollof is from Senegal because that's where that dish cones from.

Nmoasem saa everyday as opinions are passed off as facts. The word jollof is from Senegal because that's where that dish cones from.
FACTOID 2 days ago

"Jollof is a popular West African one-pot rice dish cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper stew base. Originating from Senegal, it is a regional staple across countries like Nigeria and Ghana, usually served hot with meat ...
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"Jollof is a popular West African one-pot rice dish cooked in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper stew base. Originating from Senegal, it is a regional staple across countries like Nigeria and Ghana, usually served hot with meat, fish, or fried plantains".
Burkina 2 days ago

Madam l salute you but that is your opinion. Sorry Grandma you Were born before GOOGLE.
Google says Jollof originally called WOLOF RICE from SENEGAL.

Madam l salute you but that is your opinion. Sorry Grandma you Were born before GOOGLE.
Google says Jollof originally called WOLOF RICE from SENEGAL.
SENEGALESE PEOPLE NAMED THIS DISH WOLOF RICE THOUSANDS OF YEARS AGO. THEY'RE WOLOF, SPEAK WOLOF AND EAT WOLOF 2 days ago

BUT SOMEBODY WILL GET UP TODAY AND SAY HE HAS GREY HAIR SO YOU SHOULD BELIEVE HER.

FOOLS GROW UP TOO

BUT SOMEBODY WILL GET UP TODAY AND SAY HE HAS GREY HAIR SO YOU SHOULD BELIEVE HER.

FOOLS GROW UP TOO
Kweku Tsin 2 days ago

Madam, w'adaworoma, enjoy your golden years in peace. Jollof is Senegalese. However, the concept is not unique to W. Africa. Spanish paella and Louisiana Gumbo follow similar concept.

Madam, w'adaworoma, enjoy your golden years in peace. Jollof is Senegalese. However, the concept is not unique to W. Africa. Spanish paella and Louisiana Gumbo follow similar concept.
Odapajan 2 days ago

You are right about other countries / cultures having similar dishes. Jollof and paella can all be described as pilaf dishes. (Known in Trinidad as “Pilau”). From Haitians to Puerto Ricans, they all have Pilaf dishes.
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You are right about other countries / cultures having similar dishes. Jollof and paella can all be described as pilaf dishes. (Known in Trinidad as “Pilau”). From Haitians to Puerto Ricans, they all have Pilaf dishes.

What is confounds me is this recent association of the dish with Senegal. As a child I was told the dish was from Sierra Leone brought by the Wollof from Sierra Leone to Ghana. For those who don’t know, the Gold Coast (precursor to Ghana), Gambia, Sierra Leone and Nigeria were administered as one colonial territory : British West Africa. There were Gold Coasters going to all these countries, some drafted by the colonial government to work in the colonial administration. So there was a community of Sierra Leonians that brought over Jollof Rice. There was very little contact with Senegal, same as it is today. Senegalese rice pilaf or “Chebu Jen” is fish-based and sometimes a bit soupy. Ghanaian jollof has always been meat-based, as in Sierra Leone.
Odapajan 2 days ago

Correction of typo: What confounds me.

Correction of typo: What confounds me.
AeSop 2 days ago

Probably a Wollof word or something similar. But "jelly-off" is such a preposterous explanation of how that name came about!

Probably a Wollof word or something similar. But "jelly-off" is such a preposterous explanation of how that name came about!
Eye of God 1 day ago

Jollof rice originates from the Wollof tribe of Senegal
People can or may associate it with the process of cooking but that is not it.
My Gambian mate told me this some 13yrs ago

Jollof rice originates from the Wollof tribe of Senegal
People can or may associate it with the process of cooking but that is not it.
My Gambian mate told me this some 13yrs ago
Ops 2 days ago

No , it’s Jeck Off Rice

No , it’s Jeck Off Rice

AGBELI KUMORDZI8 2 days ago

You lied jelof came from Senegal

You lied jelof came from Senegal
EII GHANAFO 2 days ago

This anansesem is no different from the nonsensical "7 corners = 1 goal" story that made the rounds in Ghana for decades in the 1960s!

This anansesem is no different from the nonsensical "7 corners = 1 goal" story that made the rounds in Ghana for decades in the 1960s!
Joseph Ganyobi 2 days ago

In the late 60 and early 70 girl friend and boy friend game started growing among school girls and boys around greater Accra…They started calling each other jolley which means boy friend or girl friend..In those days if a g ...
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In the late 60 and early 70 girl friend and boy friend game started growing among school girls and boys around greater Accra…They started calling each other jolley which means boy friend or girl friend..In those days if a girl is preparing special rice with salted beef is called jolley rice and later on became jollof rice..
WAA LOOK! 2 days ago

Massa, go and finish drinking your koko, discerning minds are at work!

Massa, go and finish drinking your koko, discerning minds are at work!
Kinda 2 days ago

Wo boa!

Wo boa!
SHAOLIN 2 days ago

WHERE DID SHE GOT THIS ONE FROM. THIS FOOD SIMPLY ORIGINATED FROM SENEGAL, WHERE THEY COOK THEIR RICE WITH SOUP. THE EUROPEANS FIRST SETTLED IN SENEGAL BEFORE MOVING DOWN TO THEN GOLD COAST NOW GHANA. SINCE THEY ENJOYED THE S ...
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WHERE DID SHE GOT THIS ONE FROM. THIS FOOD SIMPLY ORIGINATED FROM SENEGAL, WHERE THEY COOK THEIR RICE WITH SOUP. THE EUROPEANS FIRST SETTLED IN SENEGAL BEFORE MOVING DOWN TO THEN GOLD COAST NOW GHANA. SINCE THEY ENJOYED THE SENEGAL TYPE OF COOKING RICE,THEY ALWAYS REFERE TO IT AS THE YOLLOF RICE. YOLLOF IS A TRIBE IN SENEGAL. SO THE ORIGIN OF JOLLOF RICE IS SENEGAL, THE IDEA BROUGHT BY THE EUROPEANS TO GHANA AND GHANA AND NIGERIA PERFECTED IN IT. JOLLOF IS FROM YOLLOF IN SENEGAL. THE SENIOR AND ACTUAL JOLLOF RICE IS IN SENEGAL. THEIR TYPE IS EVEN RICHER THAN WHAT GHANA AND NIGERIA IS FIGHTING OVER. GO TO SENEGAL AND TASTE THEIRS AND YOU WOULD SEE THAT WE ARE JUST JOCKING OVER HERE
BLISTERING BARNACLES! 2 days ago

No wonder Ghana is called the Land of Beautiful Nonsense!

No wonder Ghana is called the Land of Beautiful Nonsense!
Kennedy Agyepong 2 days ago

Every nonsense person wants to be heard and trend on social media. Madam go back and do ur research again

Every nonsense person wants to be heard and trend on social media. Madam go back and do ur research again
Kennedy Agyepong 2 days ago

Every nonsense person wants to be heard and trend on social media. Madam go back and do ur research again Let's imagine this woman is a lecturer or a teacher at a secondary school, she would pollute the minds of the students ...
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Every nonsense person wants to be heard and trend on social media. Madam go back and do ur research again Let's imagine this woman is a lecturer or a teacher at a secondary school, she would pollute the minds of the students with her fake research
KOOLY HIGH 2 days ago

Ha ha ha, this anansesem is no different from the nonsensical "7 corners = 1 goal" story that made the rounds in Ghana for decades in the 1960s!

Ha ha ha, this anansesem is no different from the nonsensical "7 corners = 1 goal" story that made the rounds in Ghana for decades in the 1960s!

Great one 2 days ago

Hahahahaha this Grandma is what Ghana is, a nation of people who tell tall tales with hope that some will be believed

Hahahahaha this Grandma is what Ghana is, a nation of people who tell tall tales with hope that some will be believed
THE NPP DOCTRINE 2 days ago

That's the bedrock of the Nkonmpo People's Party aka the NPP aka the Jandam People's Party! Aka "Wo kaaa 3b3y3 nokwr3"

That's the bedrock of the Nkonmpo People's Party aka the NPP aka the Jandam People's Party! Aka "Wo kaaa 3b3y3 nokwr3"
Ojatanaa 2 days ago

Abreva you goof on this just come again and clear your throat and say ofaane l beg

Abreva you goof on this just come again and clear your throat and say ofaane l beg
Clanlord 2 days ago

Maame maame,if you dont know say I dont know dont coin any term there.
Go to Senegambia and sort out , kindly ask the the Wollof tribe , jolow is their traditional food :"benechi" . The battle between Ghana and Nigeria o ...
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Maame maame,if you dont know say I dont know dont coin any term there.
Go to Senegambia and sort out , kindly ask the the Wollof tribe , jolow is their traditional food :"benechi" . The battle between Ghana and Nigeria on this delicious meal lies no where
Go to Senegal or The Gambia and get the right recipe. We failed to pronounce wollof well hence jollof. Dont coin any English name for its roots. Eiio Ghanafo nono.
Mike 2 days ago

Kafui you're rather right. Wollof people in the Senegambia region who are also called Jollof people are the originators of the dish and it's best cooked by them. In the wollof language it is referred to as benachin that's the ...
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Kafui you're rather right. Wollof people in the Senegambia region who are also called Jollof people are the originators of the dish and it's best cooked by them. In the wollof language it is referred to as benachin that's the food that is cooked with all its ingredients in one pot.
KK 2 days ago

Toli Using Age to tell lies The food originated from the Wolof tribe in the then SeneGambia geographical zone. So what is this woman talking about?

Toli Using Age to tell lies The food originated from the Wolof tribe in the then SeneGambia geographical zone. So what is this woman talking about?
Nii 2 days ago

I am not even going to say anything. Thanks for the facts platform.

I am not even going to say anything. Thanks for the facts platform.
Kkasongo. 2 days ago

Maame,wobooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowa!!!!!!!!!! Wollof Rice is the Term

Maame,wobooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowa!!!!!!!!!! Wollof Rice is the Term
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Amanshianyebi Okoe Alasha 2 days ago

This jelly-off description is totally FALSE and UNACCEPTABLE. Jollof originated from Senegal which is French-speaking, except she wants us to believe that "jelly-off" is French.

This jelly-off description is totally FALSE and UNACCEPTABLE. Jollof originated from Senegal which is French-speaking, except she wants us to believe that "jelly-off" is French.

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Amanshianyebi Okoe Alasha 2 days ago

The most widely accepted origin of jollof rice is Senegal, linked to the ancient Wolof (Jollof) Empire that flourished from the 14th to 19th centuries, covering parts of modern Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. Its name comes ...
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The most widely accepted origin of jollof rice is Senegal, linked to the ancient Wolof (Jollof) Empire that flourished from the 14th to 19th centuries, covering parts of modern Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania. Its name comes directly from Jollof, the historic name for the Wolof people and their kingdom.
So where from this jelly-off assertion?
Black Star 2 days ago

Senegal and Gambia up to you .

Senegal and Gambia up to you .
Gaps 2 days ago

The Kingdom of Jolof, also historically known as the Wolof Empire, was a powerful West African state in modern-day Senegal and The Gambia that thrived from the mid-14th to the 19th century. Famous for giving its name to Jollo ...
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The Kingdom of Jolof, also historically known as the Wolof Empire, was a powerful West African state in modern-day Senegal and The Gambia that thrived from the mid-14th to the 19th century. Famous for giving its name to Jollof rice, it began as a centralized empire before fracturing into smaller competing kingdoms.
The Ghanaian Telegraph 2 days ago

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The Mother Of The Future(Preparatory School Variant) King Of England/ Who Was Killed In A Car Accident Together With The Son Of The Founder Of Harold /Was Photographed Participating &Winning In A Running Competition Organized To Celebrate Mothers Day
The Ghanaian Telegraph 2 days ago

Now Watching Mothers Compete In A Running Race Is Physical But Tolerable /But What Is Not Tolerable Is The Weaponization Of Food

Now Watching Mothers Compete In A Running Race Is Physical But Tolerable /But What Is Not Tolerable Is The Weaponization Of Food
The Ghanaian Telegraph 2 days ago

&Un/Fortunate In Some Instances Going The Whole Proverbial Nine Yards Of Organizing Cooking Competitions Between The Two Nations

&Un/Fortunate In Some Instances Going The Whole Proverbial Nine Yards Of Organizing Cooking Competitions Between The Two Nations
The Ghanaian Telegraph 2 days ago

&If/ One Ask What The Essence Of Organizing A Cooking Competition Between Ghana &Nigerian Is About/ The Answer Is To Find Out Which Nations Cooking Is Better Than The Other

&If/ One Ask What The Essence Of Organizing A Cooking Competition Between Ghana &Nigerian Is About/ The Answer Is To Find Out Which Nations Cooking Is Better Than The Other
Odapajan 2 days ago

Doesn’t make any sense. No jelly is used in the cooking process and there is nothing jelly-like about the dish before, during and after the cooking process.
Jollof, originally from Senegal, was brought to the Gold Coast b ...
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Doesn’t make any sense. No jelly is used in the cooking process and there is nothing jelly-like about the dish before, during and after the cooking process.
Jollof, originally from Senegal, was brought to the Gold Coast by Sierra Leone immigrants.
Jay 2 days ago

The evolutionary process started from the Wolof tribe of Senegambia, it was their traditional food cooked with onions and salt fish, Ghanaians copied and added other spices to make it what we have today. So its roots are from ...
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The evolutionary process started from the Wolof tribe of Senegambia, it was their traditional food cooked with onions and salt fish, Ghanaians copied and added other spices to make it what we have today. So its roots are from the Wolof culture of Senegambia.

Notwithstanding, when it comes to which is better even those from Senegal and Gambia prefer Ghana jollof.
The Ghanaian Telegraph 2 days ago

&Knowing Fully Well That Social Comparison Is The Source Of Un/Happiness

&Knowing Fully Well That Social Comparison Is The Source Of Un/Happiness
kulbogo 1 day ago

In actual fact Jollof' rice was originated from the francophone countries. like Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, in fact if you have the opportunity to taste jollof from Burkina Faso or Senegal. you would even realised that we ...
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In actual fact Jollof' rice was originated from the francophone countries. like Burkina Faso, Senegal, Mali, in fact if you have the opportunity to taste jollof from Burkina Faso or Senegal. you would even realised that we Ghanaian's don't even know how to cook it well,
Akua 1 day ago

HOW SAD ! OLD AGE IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH LIES BUT THIS OLD LADY MIGHT BE HAVING A MENTAL PROBLEM . YEARS BACK OXFORD DICTIONARY ASSOCIATED JOLLOF RICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SENEGAL AND GAMBIA .JOLLOF OR WOLLOF IS THE TRADITIONAL ...
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HOW SAD ! OLD AGE IS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH LIES BUT THIS OLD LADY MIGHT BE HAVING A MENTAL PROBLEM . YEARS BACK OXFORD DICTIONARY ASSOCIATED JOLLOF RICE TO THE PEOPLE OF SENEGAL AND GAMBIA .JOLLOF OR WOLLOF IS THE TRADITIONAL RICE MEALS OF THESE PEOPLE . IT WAS MADE WITH RICE MEAT AND SPICES UNLIKE THE TOMATO RICE WE HAVE BEEN PROJECTING . AS JOLLOF . GHANA JOLLOF RICE IS OIL , TOMATO PURÉE AND BEEF OR CHICKEN ! WHEN DID JERRY CURLS COME TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD . KAFUI DEY PLEASE STOP THIS TALKATIVE WOMAN
Adjei 1 day ago

It is believed to come from the Portuguese and Spanish sailors to Ghana
payerya" is a phonetic or alternative spelling for paella, a famous Spanish rice dish, but Portugal has its own famous versions of a brothy rice stew mo ...
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It is believed to come from the Portuguese and Spanish sailors to Ghana
payerya" is a phonetic or alternative spelling for paella, a famous Spanish rice dish, but Portugal has its own famous versions of a brothy rice stew most notably called Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese seafood rice) or Arroz de Tamboril (monkfish rice). Unlike dry Spanish paella, Portuguese rice stews are wet, rich, and soup-like.
MAMA EYI NKOYAA DE W'ANKA NO YIE KORAAAAA 1 day ago

How how how koraa.

How how how koraa.
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

And The Painful Part Is That Individuals From Which Nationality Is Not Known/Volunteered To Be Judges In This Cooking Competition Between Ghana AndNigeria

And The Painful Part Is That Individuals From Which Nationality Is Not Known/Volunteered To Be Judges In This Cooking Competition Between Ghana AndNigeria
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

The Judges Were Going To Sample Both The Ghanaian Variant And Their Nigerian Counterparts And Make The Call Which One Is Better

The Judges Were Going To Sample Both The Ghanaian Variant And Their Nigerian Counterparts And Make The Call Which One Is Better
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

The Overflow Of Exuberance That The Ghanaian Telegraph Newspaper Has Shown Towards This Practice Of Non/Halal Weaponization Of food/ Is That It Is A Mistake In Ethics / And As The Nigerian Proto/Afrobeats Artist Sang In One O ...
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The Overflow Of Exuberance That The Ghanaian Telegraph Newspaper Has Shown Towards This Practice Of Non/Halal Weaponization Of food/ Is That It Is A Mistake In Ethics / And As The Nigerian Proto/Afrobeats Artist Sang In One Of His Song He Makes Sure That He Identifies His Mistakes So He Doesn't Repeat It
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

In Same Vain The Ghanaian Telegraph Newspapers Is Doing It's Work Of Being A Watch/Do And Identifying These Cultural Mistakes And Go On To Ensure It Is Not Repeated

In Same Vain The Ghanaian Telegraph Newspapers Is Doing It's Work Of Being A Watch/Do And Identifying These Cultural Mistakes And Go On To Ensure It Is Not Repeated
The Ghanaian Telegraph 1 day ago

Finally/ The New Thing In Town Which Is The Tingo App For Farmers

Finally/ The New Thing In Town Which Is The Tingo App For Farmers
OZYMANDIAS 1 day ago

If the crocodile emerges from the river and states that the hippo is dead, no one should doubt it.

If the crocodile emerges from the river and states that the hippo is dead, no one should doubt it.
Okomfo, London 1 day ago

That woman doesn't know what she's talking about.
Jollof rice came from Senegal so she keep her mouth shut.

That woman doesn't know what she's talking about.
Jollof rice came from Senegal so she keep her mouth shut.
Louis 1 day ago

She is right. However, another version is that the Senegalese speak 'wollof' and their staple food is mainly rice prepaid similar to how we prepare 'jollof' rice in Ghana. The coastline of Senegal is rich in abundant fish and ...
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She is right. However, another version is that the Senegalese speak 'wollof' and their staple food is mainly rice prepaid similar to how we prepare 'jollof' rice in Ghana. The coastline of Senegal is rich in abundant fish and they have red meat all across the country too. This advantage contributed to the people eating wollof rice on daily bases. Of course, the word 'wollof'got corrupted to 'jollof'. Travel to Dakar if you are a gourmand and you want to remain there till death.
Louis 1 day ago

She is right. However, another version is that the Senegalese speak 'wollof' and their staple food is mainly rice prepaid similar to how we prepare 'jollof' rice in Ghana. The coastline of Senegal is rich in all manner of fis ...
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She is right. However, another version is that the Senegalese speak 'wollof' and their staple food is mainly rice prepaid similar to how we prepare 'jollof' rice in Ghana. The coastline of Senegal is rich in all manner of fish and they have red meat all across the country too. This advantage contributed to the people eating wollof rice on daily bases. Of course, the word 'wollof'got corrupted to 'jollof'. Travel to Dakar if you are a gourmand and you want to remain there till the end of time. Jollof rice is good and nutritious and so the average height of a Senegalese woman is comparable to that of a man in Ghana. In the same vein, most of the men there are relatively taller than their counterparts in Ghana. Nonetheless, geographical location, culture, race can also influence the way people look.
Supercrap 20 hours ago

I can't believe that she came on national media to say this cockamenia opinion as facts. She needs to research well before spewing this noisesence.

I can't believe that she came on national media to say this cockamenia opinion as facts. She needs to research well before spewing this noisesence.

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