How well do you know your Jollof Rice?

As pasta is to the Italians, so is Jollof Rice to Nigerians (and indeed several African countries).

This staple meal is a hot favourite of many a Nigeria and was even voted by Pulse Nigeria readers as the staple dish of the country.

While we couldn't agree more with this verdict, we of the Pulse Food desk would like to know just how well you know your Jollof Rice.

Take this Pulse Quiz, and check your answers below.

Good luck!

1. Which of these ingredients does not belong in a pot of Jollof Rice?

A) Tomatoes

B) Crayfish

C) Ewedu

D) Onions

2. What comes first when preparing Jollof Rice?

A) Boiling your ground tomatoes/pepper

B) Adding your seasoning

C) Pounding your cocoyam

D) Adding the rice to the tomato sauce

3. Which of these can be used to garnish Jollof Rice?

A) Potatoes

B) Green Peas

C) Okra

D) Potash/Kaun

4. Jollof Rice is a...

A) One pot dish

B) Two pot dish

5. Which country does Jollof Rice originate from?

A) Senegal

B) Cameroon

C) Nigeria

D) Ghana

Answers: 1)C. 2)A. 3)B 4)A. 5)C