How To Make The Perfect SeneGambian Meat Jollof Rice | Aka Benachin Or Thiebou Yapp | ✨

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.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot until hot.

Season lamb meat with salt and fry in the hot oil until browned.

Add garlic chunks to the pot and fry together with the meat.

Add diced red and white onions and mix everything together.

Add bay leaves and dark soy sauce to the mixture.

Add a Maggi cube and a tablespoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Pour in 7 cups of water (about 1,800 ml) and add optional scotch bonnet chilies.

Allow the mixture to boil.

Wash 7 cups of rice to remove starch, ensuring no water remains before adding it to the pot.

Steam the rice for 10 minutes.

Remove scotch bonnet chilies and some meat, setting them aside.

Add leftover mixed vegetables to the pot with the rice and stir to combine.

Return the meat to the pot and mix gently before covering and letting it cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens