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Rice and Lamb

Cultural Context

Originating from Senegal, Thieboudienne is a beloved dish that reflects the rich culinary traditions of West Africa. Traditionally served during special occasions, it showcases the harmony of flavors between the tender lamb and the aromatic rice, often enjoyed in a communal setting. Today, variations of this dish can be found across the globe, adapting to local ingredients and tastes, yet retaining its essence as a symbol of hospitality and celebration.

SenegaleseSNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 1/2 pounds of Lamb pieces
Oil
6 cups of rice
1 large yellow onion
2 bay leaves
Salt
black pepper
3 Sweet peppers
1 red bell pepper
1 jalapeño pepper
1 habanero pepper
2 tablespoons of Mamie Renée’s green seasoning
1 tablespoon of mixed herbs/ seasoning
1 cup meat broth
1 cup of mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons of Fresh crushed garlic
1 large fresh tomato
2 scallions
Olives

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and can be made easily at home.

1

Heat the oil.

2

Add the lamb pieces. Sprinkle with salt.

3

Cook on both sides until nice and golden brown. Stir.

4

Add the diced onions.

5

When translucent, add the crushed garlic. Stir.

6

Add the black pepper.

7

Add the diced tomatoes. Stir. Let cook for a couple of minutes.

8

Add the sliced sweet peppers and bell peppers, and the seeded jalapeño pepper. Stir.

9

Add the sliced scallions, 2 bay leaves, the Mixed herbs/ seasoning. Stir.

10

Let cook until the liquid inside the pot is well reduced.

11

Add the meat stock.

12

Add some water.

13

Add the mixed vegetables.

14

Add the 3 whole sweet peppers, the whole jalapeño pepper, and the whole habanero pepper. Stir.

15

Partially cover with the lid.

16

Reduce the heat and let simmer gently for 15 minutes or so or longer if the meat is tough. If that’s the case, you might need to add more water.

17

Add the Mamie Renée’s green seasoning.

18

Add the washed rice.

19

Adjust the amount of liquid if necessary.

20

Let simmer gently until the liquid is absorbed.

21

Sprinkle more black pepper.

22

Cover the pot with the lid and reduce the heat to low.

23

Let cook for about 25 minutes during which you can stir the rice gently, at least once.

24

Taste to make sure it’s done.

25

Garnish with fresh parsley/ cilantro and olives.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraisingboiling

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

ThieboudienneCeebu jën

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