Stew
Babenda (Mossi Greens and Rice)

Babenda (Mossi Greens and Rice)

Burkina Faso

80Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
10Steps
About

A hearty rainy-season one-pot from Mossi kitchens in Burkina Faso, mixed bitter greens simmered with rice, peanuts and pungent fermented locust bean.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
Ingredients
Mixed greens (sorrel, spinach, kale)6 cups
Rice1 cup
Roasted peanuts, ground1/2 cup
Soumbala (fermented locust bean)2 tbsp
Smoked or dried fish1 cup
Onion1
Tomato1
Chilli1
Stock cubes2
Oil3 tbsp
Saltto taste
Wateras needed

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