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Riz gras recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Burkina Faso with Riz gras!
Ingredients
- 400 g rice
- 500 g chicken
- 2 unit onion
- 100 g tomato paste
- 2 unit carrot
- 1 unit bell pepper
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Riz gras
- Chop 1 onion, 1 carrot, and 1 bell pepper into small pieces before starting.
- In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Add 500 g of diced chicken, cooking until browned on all sides for around 8 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, the chopped carrot, and chopped bell pepper, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add 300 g of rice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper into the pot.
- Pour in 750 ml of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains before serving. Serve hot, garnished with fresh vegetables.
What is Riz gras?
Riz gras is a traditional dish from Burkina Faso. It takes about 60 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 10 ingredients.
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