Jollof rice - Quiz
  • 1. What ingredient is commonly used in Sierra Leonean jollof rice instead of red palm oil?
A) Tomato sauce
B) Vegetable oil
C) Red palm oil
D) Tomato paste
  • 2. What is the French translation for 'riz gras'?
A) Greasy rice
B) Rich rice
C) Fatty rice
D) Fat rice
  • 3. Which of the following cuisines does not traditionally include riz gras?
A) Guinean
B) Sierra Leonean
C) Togolese
D) Nigerien
  • 4. What additional vegetables are typically included in riz gras?
A) Eggplant, carrots, and/or cabbage
B) Broccoli, bell peppers, and/or zucchini
C) Potatoes, spinach, and/or peas
D) Mushrooms, onions, and/or garlic
  • 5. What does the Nigerian phrase 'see jollof' mean?
A) See how much food is being served
B) See how much fun is being had
C) See how much money is being spent
D) See how delicious the food is
  • 6. Since when has 'World Jollof Day' been celebrated?
A) 2010
B) 2015
C) 2020
D) 2022
  • 7. On what date was jollof rice honored with a Google Doodle?
A) 22 August 2015
B) 1 January 2020
C) 3 November 2022
D) 15 July 2021
  • 8. What gives party jollof its smoky flavor?
A) Using smoked meat stock
B) Using smoked fish
C) Adding smoked paprika
D) Cooking over a wood fire
  • 9. What is the crusty 'bottom pot' of party jollof similar to?
A) Tahdig or socarrat
B) Sticky rice
C) Crispy fried rice
D) Burnt crust
  • 10. Which oil is more frequently used in 'concoction rice' than vegetable oils?
A) Canola oil
B) Olive oil
C) Sunflower oil
D) Red palm oil or groundnut oil
  • 11. What is another name for locust beans in the context of concoction rice?
A) Beans
B) Iru or dawa-dawa
C) Peas
D) Chickpeas
  • 12. What is the Igbo name for scent leaf?
A) Añyeba
B) Aramogbo
C) Efirin
D) Nchuanwu
  • 13. Which ingredient is used to season concoction rice and is known as uziza seeds in Yoruba?
A) Uziza seeds
B) Cumin seeds
C) Coriander seeds
D) Fennel seeds
  • 14. What is the Efik-Ibibio name for scent leaf?
A) Ntong
B) Aramogbo
C) Efirin
D) Añyeba
  • 15. What is the common saying about jollof in West Africa?
A) A party without jollof is just a meeting
B) Jollof is the king of rice dishes
C) A meal without jollof is incomplete
D) Jollof is the heart of the party
  • 16. What type of rice is usually used in riz gras?
A) Long-grain rice
B) Short-grain rice
C) Wild rice
D) Basmati rice
  • 17. What is the Yoruba name for scent leaf?
A) Añyeba
B) Efirin
C) Aramogbo
D) Nchuanwu
  • 18. What is the Edo name for scent leaf?
A) Añyeba
B) Efirin
C) Aramogbo
D) Nchuanwu
  • 19. What is the Igala name for scent leaf?
A) Aramogbo
B) Añyeba
C) Nchuanwu
D) Efirin
  • 20. What is the traditional cooking method for party jollof?
A) In a microwave
B) In an oven
C) Outdoors over a wood fire
D) On a stovetop
  • 21. What is the term used for a version of jollof rice that is economically friendly?
A) Party jollof
B) Economical jollof
C) Native rice
D) Concoction rice
  • 22. What is the local mint called in the context of concoction rice?
A) Basil
B) Mint
C) Parsley
D) Olili
  • 23. What is the significance of World Jollof Day?
A) It is a day to eat jollof rice worldwide
B) It marks the beginning of the jollof season
C) It celebrates the invention of jollof rice
D) It helps increase the global recognition of jollof rice
  • 24. What is the common saying in Nigeria about jollof?
A) Jollof is the soul of Nigerian cuisine
B) See jollof means see how much fun is being had
C) Jollof is the best rice dish
D) Jollof is a must-have at every party
  • 25. Which West African countries celebrate riz gras?
A) Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria
B) Cameroon, Chad, and Central African Republic
C) Mali, Senegal, and Mauritania
D) Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Niger, and Togo
  • 26. What is the Senegalese version of Jollof rice called that is recognized by UNESCO?
A) Benachin
B) Riz au gras
C) Zaamè
D) Thieboudienne
  • 27. Which historian argued that Jollof rice spread with the Mali empire?
A) Penda Mbaye
B) James C. McCann
C) Fran Osseo-Asare
D) Marc Dufumier
  • 28. What event in the 2010s highlighted the rivalry over Jollof rice?
A) The 'West African culinary conference'
B) The 'African food festival'
C) The 'Jollof wars'
D) The 'Rice summit'
  • 29. What is the Senegalese version of Jollof rice called when made with meat?
A) Ceebu yapp
B) Zaamè
C) Benachin
D) Thieboudienne
  • 30. Who is credited with creating the modern version of Jollof rice in Senegal?
A) Marc Dufumier
B) James C. McCann
C) Fran Osseo-Asare
D) Penda Mbaye
  • 31. What is the Wolof name for Jollof rice in Senegal?
A) Ceebu jën
B) Thieboudienne
C) Benachin
D) Riz au gras
  • 32. What is the common name for Jollof rice in Mali?
A) Ceebu jën
B) Thieboudienne
C) Zaamè
D) Riz au gras
  • 33. Which historian proposed a more recent origin for Jollof rice due to colonial agricultural changes?
A) Penda Mbaye
B) Fran Osseo-Asare
C) James C. McCann
D) Marc Dufumier
  • 34. What is the name of Jollof rice in Wolof language in The Gambia?
A) Riz au gras
B) Thieboudienne
C) Ceebu jën
D) Benachin
  • 35. What is the common name for Jollof rice in French-speaking West Africa?
A) Thieboudienne
B) Benachin
C) Ceebu jën
D) Riz au gras
  • 36. Which empire is associated with the spread of Jollof rice according to James C. McCann?
A) The Mali empire
B) The Ghana Empire
C) The Jolof Empire
D) The Songhai Empire
  • 37. Which of these meats is often cooked with or served alongside jollof rice?
A) Chicken
B) Duck
C) Pork
D) Lamb
  • 38. What was the social media reaction to Jamie Oliver's non-traditional jollof recipe?
A) #jollofmaster
B) #jolloflove
C) #jollofgate
D) #jollofchallenge
  • 39. What is a common side dish served with jollof rice in Ghana?
A) Rice cakes
B) Potatoes
C) Cornbread
D) Plantains
  • 40. Which ingredient is unique to the Gambian version of jollof?
A) Carrots
B) Smoked snails
C) Green beans
D) Red peppers
  • 41. Which of the following is a traditional ingredient in Cameroonian jollof?
A) Coriander
B) Lemon
C) Smoked paprika
D) Cherry tomatoes
  • 42. What is a popular type of pepper sauce served with jollof in Ghana?
A) Shito
B) Harissa
C) Tabasco
D) Sriracha
  • 43. Which of the following is NOT a typical ingredient in traditional jollof rice?
A) Onion
B) Chilies
C) Tomato puree
D) Coriander
  • 44. What is a common vegetable included in some jollof rice recipes?
A) Lettuce
B) Cucumber
C) Spinach
D) Bell pepper
  • 45. Which of these is a non-traditional ingredient added by Jamie Oliver in his jollof recipe?
A) Chilies
B) Onion
C) Lemon
D) Tomato puree
  • 46. What is a typical method of cooking the rice in jollof rice?
A) Fried separately
B) Steamed
C) Boiled separately
D) Simmered in a sauce
  • 47. Which of these spices is NOT typically used in jollof rice?
A) Cinnamon
B) Thyme
C) Bay leaves
D) Curry powder
  • 48. What is a common protein served with jollof rice?
A) Fish
B) Pork
C) Lamb
D) Duck
  • 49. Which of the following is NOT a traditional ingredient in jollof rice?
A) Parsley
B) Tomato paste
C) Garlic
D) Ginger
  • 50. What is a common method of preparing the rice in jollof rice?
A) Fried separately
B) Steamed
C) Boiled in water
D) Cooked in a tomato-based sauce
  • 51. What is a common method of preparing the meat in Ghanaian jollof?
A) Baking with herbs
B) Marinating with soy sauce
C) Frying until well-cooked
D) Grilling with lemon juice
  • 52. What is a common garnish or side dish for jollof rice in Ghana?
A) Ketchup
B) Mustard
C) Mayonnaise
D) Salad
  • 53. Which of the following is NOT a common ingredient in Nigerian jollof rice?
A) Seafood
B) Onions
C) Meat broth
D) Tomato paste
  • 54. Which of the following is a common brand of parboiled rice used in Nigeria?
A) Tolly Boy
B) Arborio
C) Basmati
D) Jasmine
  • 55. Which of the following is NOT a common spice used in Nigerian jollof rice?
A) Nutmeg
B) Curry powder
C) Thyme
D) White pepper
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