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Benachin recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Gambia with this dish!
Ingredients
- 400 g rice
- 500 g chicken
- 2 unit carrot
- 1 unit onion
- 100 g tomato paste
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Benachin
- Rinse 300 g of rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then set aside.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add 150 g of chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Introduce 500 g of chicken pieces into the pot and brown for about 10 minutes on all sides, turning them frequently.
- Stir in 3 tbsp of tomato paste, mixing well with the chicken and onions for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 diced carrot, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of black pepper, and 750 ml of water into the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and add the rinsed rice, stirring gently.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed; fluff with a fork.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving hot.
What is Benachin?
Benachin is a traditional dish from Gambia. It takes about 60 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 9 ingredients.
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