Jollof rice is a celebratory dish in West Africa and these restaurants offer a delicious taste of Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia in metro Phoenix.
created World Jollof Day by posting about it on social media, according to Sokoh. Now, each year on Aug. 22, people celebrate the dish by either eating it or making it.
There are several great places to try Jollof rice right here in metro Phoenix. Expect to find slightly different versions of the spiced rice dish at each restaurant. Here's your guide to regional Jollof rice dishes in the Valley. Where to find Nigerian Jollof rice in metro Phoenix One significant difference between Ghanaian and Nigerian Jollof rice is the type of rice used. Nigerians use long grain parboiled rice, such as Uncle Ben's, which has less starch. Another essential ingredient is the use of bay leaves. As far back as Hakeem Aedmolu can remember, Jollof rice has been a part of his life. He watched his mother, Feyi, make it at home and in her restaurant in Nigeria.
After living in the Valley since 2006, he started Naija Soul Kitchen, a food pop-up right before the pandemic in 2019. Aedmolu, his wife and his mother prepare pan-sized meals in a shared kitchen space in Cotton County James in south Phoenix. Aedmolu said that all the products that they use to make their meals are imported from Nigeria.
Naija Soul Kitchen pop-ups are usually held on Saturdays. Aedmolu posts a curated menu on social media before the eventHe hopes to grow the business into a food truck or secure a small commercial kitchen that allows them to cook daily. Customers can order his Jollof rice served with plantains and either smoked turkey or beef.
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