19/12/2018
Jollof rice originated from two tribes in West Africa called the Jollofs and the Wolofs. They are ethnic groups found in Gambia, Senegal and Mauritiana.They were the first people to cook Jollof rice and they called it Benachin. Over the years, other countries in West Africa started cooking Jollof rice but with their own twist added to it. Today, Jollof rice can be prepared in different ways by the various people that savor it but the basic ingredients remain the same. It will interest you to know that Nigeria won the first ever Jollof rice competition in Washington DC. It can be served with fried meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, salad and plantain called dodo in Yoruba language.
Social importance of Jollof rice: Jollof rice is one of the special meals served in West Africa at Christmas, New Year Day, Weddings, Funerals, Anniversaries, Family meals and whenever there is something to celebrate. Most at times, we eat food and may not know the nutritional value, for example: Jollof rice is very healthy and sweet if properly cooked, it’s nutritional values cannot be over stressed which ranges from
-Jollof rice makes you happy: A study carried out in my House, showed that family members are generally happier when lunch (or dinner) is shown to be Jollof rice. It may be related to the release of oxytocin in the brain as our eyes registers the pleasure it gives😁😁
- Jollof rice prevents cancer.
-Jollof rice reduces inflammation and heal infections.
-Jollof rice is a well known source of fiber and energy.
- Jollof rice is good for your heart.
-Jollof rice strengthens family and friendship bond.
-Jollof rice brings back good memories, very key to good mental health. Do you have any bad memories associated with Jollof rice?
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