Jollof Festival shines spotlight on staple of West African cuisine

Jollof is a staple one-pot dish that is tomato-based and includes spices and ingredients representative of the region.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - One of the best ways to learn about a new culture is through the food.

This weekend, the Jollof Festival is happening at NoDa Brewing on Saturday from 2 to 7 p.m. It looks to highlight West Africa with one of its most popular dishes.

Jollof is a staple one-pot dish that is tomato-based and includes spices and ingredients representative of the region.

Chef Awo Amenumey, the Participating Chef for Ghana, was in the QC Kitchen to make this West African staple.

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