Ingredient appreciation — what makes Jollof Rice special

What sets Jollof Rice apart is the handling of kontomire cocoyam leaves. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the smoky and warming result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

fufu and soup eating requires communal sharing and is eaten with the hands. The a Ghanaian restaurant abroad atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had fresh palm wine as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Jollof Rice is the place to start.