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Benachin recipe
Savor the rich flavors of Gambia with this dish!
Ingredients
- 400 g rice
- 500 g chicken
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 100 g tomato paste
- 50 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 800 ml water
How to make Benachin
- Rinse 400 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, 1/1 tsp of black pepper, and 800 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, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around chicken, rice and tomato paste. The recipe below uses 9 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Benachin take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 65 dishes built on chicken. The method runs to 9 steps, the longest being 25 minutes.
Any tips for making Benachin?
Serve with a drizzle of pepper sauce for added flavor.
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