Rundown Podcast: What to know about jollof rice

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‘It’s the best:’ A Liberian-American food writer on finding good jollof rice

There’s a lot of pride that goes into the historic West African dish jollof rice. It dates back thousands of years and has been compared to jambalaya or paella, but with its own twist. WBEZ audio producer and former chef Cianna Greaves gives us a look into how jollof is made, what it means for her Liberian heritage and the fond memories associated with the spice-filled dish. Listen to Cianna’s feature on jollof at wbez.org.

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