How To Make Benachin|Thieboudinne| (aka)"Jollof"|Senegambia Style 🇸🇳🇬🇲|Dada's FoodCrave Kitchen

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor, while black pepper is more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Blend habanero pepper, carrot, bay leaves, cabbage, eggplants, pumpkin, cassava, fresh okra, scallions, garlic, fresh tomato, and bell peppers together without adding water.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot and add the blended ingredients; stir-fry until browned.

Brown cassava in a separate pan.

Fry fresh fish until browned.

Add 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the blended mixture and continue to brown it.

Add salt and black pepper to taste.

Add water to the browned mixture and bring it to a simmer.

Add cabbage, eggplants, pumpkin, habanero pepper, carrots, okra, and bay leaves to the pot; cook until vegetables are tender.

Remove the vegetables from the pot and add the rice.

Cook rice on low-medium heat, adding salt as needed, and cover with parchment paper to prevent excess liquid from entering.

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