Which nation makes the best jollof rice? This simple question has grown into a fierce debate in some West African countries, where jollof rice is a national delicacy. The celebration dish is ...

Spoon the jollof rice onto warmed plates and add the plantain on the side. Garnish with the chopped coriander and serve with a green salad alongside.

Maffe (center), a Senegalese peanut stew, is served with (clockwise from left) cooked vegetables, jollof rice, white rice and ...