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Benachin (a Gambian rice dish with meat and vegetables)

Benachin (a Gambian rice dish with meat and vegetables)

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A colorful and flavorful Gambian dish, versatile and easy to prepare. Ideal for a hearty meal.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Sylvesterchukwu04 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Jollof rice is a Gambian dish that is also known as “one-pot rice” or “Jollof rice”. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that is enjoyed by people of all ages. This rice can be customized with various ingredients, such as meat, fish, and vegetables.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time35 min
  • Total55 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodpot, pot
  • Estimated cost$16.80 $4.20 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.13
  • $0.15
  • $0.10
  • $8.32
  • $0.32
  • $0.20
  • $0.39
  • $0.21
  • $0.78
  • $3.16
  • $0.19
  • $1.46
  • $1.39

Prices from US supermarkets for 9 of 13 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or a medium-sized saucepan.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook them until they are translucent and fragrant. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the meat to the pot and cook until it is nicely browned on all sides. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
  4. Add the tomato paste, paprika, thyme, and curry powder. Cook for a few minutes to intensify the flavors.
  5. Add the bell pepper, carrots, and other chopped vegetables. Mix well to combine all the ingredients. ≈ 4 min
  6. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain off any excess water. ≈ 2 min
  7. Add the rice to the pot and stir until it is well coated with the vegetable and meat mixture. ≈ 4 min
  8. Pour the in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Avoid stirring the rice during this step to prevent it from becoming sticky.
  9. Once the rice is cooked, gently stir it with a fork. ≈ 4 min
  10. Taste the beans and season them with salt and pepper to your liking. ≈ 2 min
  11. Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.

The bill

Benachin (a Gambian rice dish with meat and vegetables)

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint$0.13
  • 1 onion, finely chopped$0.15
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped$0.10
  • 500 g of chicken, beef, or fish, cut into pieces$8.32
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste$0.32
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika$0.20
  • 1 tablespoon of thyme$0.39
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder$0.21
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced$0.78
  • 1 bell pepper and 1 orange, diced$3.16
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced$0.19
  • 2 cups of long-grain rice$1.46
  • 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth$1.39

Total$16.80

that's $4.20 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 500 g of chicken, beef, or fish, cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 tablespoon of thyme
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 orange bell pepper, diced
  • 1 bell pepper and 1 orange, diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup of chopped vegetables (e.g., green beans, peas, or corn)
  • 2 cups of long-grain rice
  • 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
  • Salt to taste
  • pepper, to taste

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