Please stop, jollof rice originated in Saint-Louis du Sénégal not Senegambia or the Wolof tribe of Gambia. Wolof are also to be found in Mauritania. In Senegal we call the dish thieboudienne because it did not originate in the Jollof empire but in Saint-Louis during the French presence. All countries surrounding Senegal including the Gambia cook thieboudienne/jollof rice the same way as Senegalese do, in other West African countries however the preparation differs hence the different names like riz au gras in francophone Africa or jollof rice in the English speaking countries. In Senegal we also call it benEchin which is the correct name. Gambians just took the Senegalese name of benEchin and transformed it into benAchin. Hope that helps.
No, your aggressive tone does not help! We know that cheb is enjoyed in Senegale, Gambia and neighbouring countries, many of whom would not have been separate countries if not for colonisation. This is a safe space for sharing knowledge and experience of African food and culture. If you believe you have better information than what is shared, you are welcome to share it respectfully, and it will be considered gracefully. However, rude and condescending remarks, no thanks!
Please stop, jollof rice originated in Saint-Louis du Sénégal not Senegambia or the Wolof tribe of Gambia. Wolof are also to be found in Mauritania. In Senegal we call the dish thieboudienne because it did not originate in the Jollof empire but in Saint-Louis during the French presence. All countries surrounding Senegal including the Gambia cook thieboudienne/jollof rice the same way as Senegalese do, in other West African countries however the preparation differs hence the different names like riz au gras in francophone Africa or jollof rice in the English speaking countries. In Senegal we also call it benEchin which is the correct name. Gambians just took the Senegalese name of benEchin and transformed it into benAchin. Hope that helps.
No, your aggressive tone does not help! We know that cheb is enjoyed in Senegale, Gambia and neighbouring countries, many of whom would not have been separate countries if not for colonisation. This is a safe space for sharing knowledge and experience of African food and culture. If you believe you have better information than what is shared, you are welcome to share it respectfully, and it will be considered gracefully. However, rude and condescending remarks, no thanks!