How To Make Benachin, A Favorite Dish From The Gambia!

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu provides a vegetarian option while chicken is often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

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

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame offers a protein boost, while frozen peas are budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can provide similar flavor without needing fresh bay leaves.

Wash the fish and pork chop with vinegar.

Prepare the marinade with chopped garlic, sweet pepper, spring onions, and onions.

Make incisions in the fish and pork chop for the marinade to penetrate.

Wash the rice thoroughly and set it aside in a strainer.

Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan until hot.

Fry the fish until golden brown, being careful not to break it apart.

Flip the pork chop while frying to ensure even cooking.

Remove some gravy from the frying pan for later use.

Add all the vegetables (eggplants, squash, carrots, spring onions) to the frying pan.

Steam the hot pepper separately for those who do not eat spicy food.

Cook shrimp in a separate pan with butter and garlic powder, adding one of the hot peppers for flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens