BETA
Chapter 1
The rise of Viet-Cajun fusion
Chapter 2
Bellaire and the evolution of Asiatown
Chapter 3
Tex-Mex evolution and the Salvadoran pupusa
Chapter 4
West African flavors in the energy capital
YOUR GOAL
Master of Houston's global food scene
Ch 4 · West African flavors in the energy capital
artiteacher Houston's West African Food Scene
H-Town's got the spice! (Yeah, yeah!) Pass the Jollof rice! (Oh, oh!)
artiteacher Traditional swallow foods like fufu and pounded yam have become mainstream culinary adventures in Houston.
artiteacher Houston's annual festivals celebrate jollof rice, a beloved West African dish that sparks friendly regional rivalries.
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
What is the primary grain used to make the West African dish known as jollof rice?
Quiz
Which two countries have the most famous, ongoing friendly rivalry over who makes the best jollof rice?