Houston's global food scene
Chapter 1
The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
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Chapter 2
Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
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Chapter 3
Tex-Mex evolution and the Salvadoran pupusa
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Chapter 4
West African flavors in the energy capital
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Master of Houston's global food scene
Ch 4 · West African flavors in the energy capital
teacher Houston's West African Food Scene
H-Town's got the spice! (Yeah, yeah!) Pass the Jollof rice! (Oh, oh!)
Fun Fact
Jollof competition: Houston's annual Jollof Festival draws thousands of attendees to vote on whether Nigerian or Ghanaian jollof rice is superior.
Glossary
jollof rice (noun)
A traditional West African dish of rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, spices, and vegetables. In Houston, chef Ope Amosu serves a modern version of this dish at his Montrose restaurant, ChopnBlok.
A traditional West African dish of rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, spices, and vegetables. In Houston, chef Ope Amosu serves a modern version of this dish at his Montrose restaurant, ChopnBlok.
Quiz
Approximately how many Nigerian-Americans live in the Houston metropolitan area today?
Quiz
Which two countries have the most famous, ongoing friendly rivalry over who makes the best jollof rice?