Its not Jollof Rice Day, but Google is celebrating Jollof Rice in a big way with a doodle on their search page.
Tech Giant, Google writes, “Today’s Doodle celebrates jollof rice, a quintessential West African dish simmered in reduced tomatoes, onions, peppers and regional spices. On this day each year, rice farmers plant and reap a bountiful harvest — as cooks across West Africa prepare to make fresh jollof. Nigeria-based guest artist Haneefah Adam created the artwork and Senegalese jazz musician Hervé Samb composed the music.”
The short clip which consists of stop motion animation showcases the ingredients use in preparing Jollof ice and how its made. To watch the clip, click here
Google pointed out the friendly rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana on how each country prepares her jollof rice stating, “Nigerians and Ghanaians are particularly competitive over who makes the best jollof — and for good reason. There are distinct differences between the two cooking styles. For example, Nigerians use long-grain rice that absorbs more spices, while Ghanaians use basmati rice with a more aromatic flavor.”
