Jollof Rice
Top 8 in Top 9 Best Sierra Leonean Foods
Jollof rice is a one-pot rice dish popular in West African countries such as Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Ghana. While it varies by region, the unifying theme is always rice, a spicy tomato stew, and a curry, thyme, ginger, and chili pepper seasoning.
This dish is easily accessible to visitors to Sierra Leone. The amazing thing about this food is that it can be enjoyed by both vegans and non-vegetarians. The steamed rice has a spicy tomato sauce flavoring. If you are not a vegetarian, you can substitute beef.
It's basically rice cooked in a fragrant, flavorful, and spicy tomato sauce that can be left vegan or beef or chicken-filled. It's made with basic pantry ingredients but has an amazing flavor that you'll love!
