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Gambian

Benachin

Also called benechin, gambian jollof, one pot, benachin rice

Gambia's one-pot rice, and the name means 'one pot' in Wolof. Rice cooked directly in a tomato base with fish or meat and vegetables so every grain takes on the stew.

Heat
Gentle heat
Kind of dish
Rice
Usually made with
fish
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What’s in it

  • Rice
  • Tomatoes and tomato paste
  • Onions
  • Fish or meat
  • Carrot
  • Cabbage
  • Aubergine
  • Stock

The usual main ingredients. Each kitchen cooks it its own way and says what its version contains.

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