How To Cook Senegambia 🇸🇳🇬🇲 Benachin | Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while chicken is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while black pepper is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the drained rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

Add fish on top of the rice, cover, and steam for an additional 10 minutes until cooked through.

Gently fluff the rice and fish together before serving.

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