Senegalese White Jollof Rice with Beef - Thiebou Yapp (Ceebu Yapp)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often more affordable.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative while bulgur is often less expensive.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein; canned tuna is budget-friendly.

green peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Zucchini is lower in calories; bell peppers are often on sale.

Marinate beef with garlic, onion, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add marinated beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in water or broth to cover the beef and add bay leaves and 7-spice mix.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Remove beef and set aside; strain the broth if desired.

Add broken rice to the pot with the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook rice until tender, about 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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