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What is the primary grain used to make the West African dish known as jollof rice?
artiteacher Houston's annual festivals celebrate jollof rice, a beloved West African dish that sparks friendly regional rivalries.
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.
Approximately how many Nigerian-Americans live in the Houston metropolitan area today?
Jollof competition: Houston's annual Jollof Festival draws thousands of attendees to vote on whether Nigerian or Ghanaian jollof rice is superior.
Which two countries have the most famous, ongoing friendly rivalry over who makes the best jollof rice?
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.