Benachin
Benachin is a traditional Gambian dish that has gained popularity in West African kitchens. Rice, veggies, and meat have all been cooked together to make this dish. You can also refer to it as Senegambian jollof rice.The Benachin recipe is one of numerous jollof rice dishes available across the world. It's very healthy and it always provides a filling lunch or dinner. The Gambia is already well-known for its distinct culinary delights. Benachin is an excellent replacement for jollof rice.Let's come here and enjoy it!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 chicken,1/2 lb beef,4 onions,2 slices yate,1 teaspoon pounded fresh peppers,2 large fresh tomatoes,3 dessertspoons tomatoes puree,3 cloves garlic,2 bay leaves,1 1/2 cigarette cups oil,1/2 small cabbage,1 large bitter tomatoes,1 large aubergine,1 slice pumpkin,2 big peppers, black pepper to taste,2 or 3 cigarette cups rice (1 lb),6 cigarette cups water, salt to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare, wash and cut the chicken into portions. Remove gristle, etc from beef, wash and cut into equal portions.
- Mix chicken and beef together. Season with salt, black pepper, pounded garlic and vinegar. Allow to stand for 1/2 hour before cooking.
- Prepare vegetables accordingly. Peel, wash, and slice onions thinly.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until brown, turn over, and fry likewise. Remove from pan and put aside.
- Add beef and fry until quite brown. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- Placed the washed, scalded skinned, and sliced tomatoes to the rest of the ingredients in the pan.
- Put the tomato puree and pounded fresh peppers into a saucepan. Cook gently for 15 minutes. Pour in measured water.
Bring to a boil, add all the prepared vegetables, fried chicken, bay leaves, and salt. - Remove the chicken and vegetables when cooked and keep them in a warm place. Taste seasoning.
- Add the washed rice to the cooking pot. Put the big sliced peppers and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and cook under low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve. Pile the rice on an oval dish, place the vegetables and chicken on top.