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Liberian Dry Rice & Fry Fish

Cultural Context

Originating from Liberia, Dry Rice & Fry Fish is a staple meal often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. This dish highlights the importance of rice in West African cuisine, where it serves as a foundation for various flavorful accompaniments. Today, it is cherished not only in Liberia but also among the Liberian diaspora, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the region.

LiberianLRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
5 cups cooked white rice
2 small Maggi cubes
1 sardine in oil can
1 luncheon meat
2 tbsp Okra Pantry dry rice medicine
1 Fresh Fish (seasoned for frying)
1 handful of kittely
3-4 pieces of okra
water

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: red chili flakes

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are more convenient and shelf-stable.

1

Season fish to your liking, then fry fish first and set aside.

2

Boil Rice, you can add kittely and okra in the rice or separately.

3

When the rice is cooked, mash kittely, okra and maggi cubes together in a bowl.

4

Mix rice in with the kittely/okra paste, add dry rice spice.

5

Add sardine and luncheon meat on top or mix it with your rice.

6

Liberian Dry Rice with Fry Fish is ready to be served! If you have red oil, put some on top with your fish for a delicious meal!

Cooking Techniques

boilingfryingsautéing

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-free

Also Known As

Jollof Rice with Fried FishLiberian Rice and Fish

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