Quick Senegalese Rice -Tchep

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often less expensive.

cabbage

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while spinach is usually cheaper.

carrots

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrition, while frozen veggies are budget-friendly.

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

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

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

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in chopped fresh tomatoes and concentrated tomato; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chopped vegetables and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Season with salt to taste and add the bay leaf and broth cube.

Add fish to the pot and cook until it begins to flake, about 10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.

Add the soaked rice; stir gently.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and serve with fish and vegetables.

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