Rice
Benachin (Gambian One-Pot Jollof)

Benachin (Gambian One-Pot Jollof)

The Gambia

100Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

The Gambia's national dish, a Wolof and Mandinka one-pot of rice cooked in a spiced tomato sauce with meat or fish and plenty of vegetables.

Equipment
  • Large heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Blender or grater
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Beef, chicken or fish800 g
Long-grain or broken rice3 cups
Onions3
Tomato paste4 tbsp
Fresh tomatoes3
Garlic5 cloves
Carrots2
Cassava300 g
Cabbage¼ head
Aubergine (garden egg)2
Scotch bonnet1
Bay leaves2
Stock cubes3
Vegetable oil½ cup
Water6 cups
Saltto taste

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