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Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test

Which country makes the best jollof rice? D.C. foodies put it to a blind test
NPR News Thursday 20 August 2026, 09:00 UTC By Durrie Bouscaren 1 min read
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One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.(Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

One of the most famous dishes across West Africa is Jollof Rice — fragrant rice cooked down with spices, tomatoes and meat. But which version is best? A traveling festival aims to find out.

(Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR)

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