SENEGALESE RIZ GRAS

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Years ago while living in West Africa, our cook taught me how to make this popular dish served in restaurants and at many cultural celebrations in West Africa. It has been a family favorite ever since.

Provided by Karen B

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
14 potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cassava (manioc) root, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
7 cups water
1 pound stew beef, cubed
1 head cabbage, diced
4 large carrots, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups rice

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes and cassava in hot oil, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer potatoes and cassava to a plate with a slotted spoon.
  • Cook and stir onion in the same hot oil until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in diced tomatoes and tomato paste; cook until fully incorporated and hot, about 1 minute.
  • Stir water, beef, cabbage, carrots, parsley, salt, and black pepper into tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cassava, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables and meat with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Measure liquid in the pot, adding water as necessary to make 6 cups of liquid. Return 6 cups liquid to the pot, add rice, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Spoon rice onto a platter and top with meat and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 833.9 calories, Carbohydrate 160.8 g, Cholesterol 29.9 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 16.7 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 866.6 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Alone Heart
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This recipe was a disaster! The rice was undercooked and the chicken was overcooked.


Afrin Sojib
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I'm not a fan of Senegalese cuisine, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


pierre-chantal lynch
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This recipe is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


47_SeenuYt
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I made this recipe for my Senegalese friends and they loved it! They said it was just like their mothers used to make.


Mariam Atrouni
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to dish for special occasions.


Mojnu Vai
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Xoliswa Palm
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the rice was flavorful.


Sofia Morales
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This recipe is a great way to introduce your friends and family to Senegalese cuisine.


Scott Green
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were complex and delicious.


Mason Reed
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and authentic Senegalese dish.


isoken bliss
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection.


Robert Deffely
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The rice was a little too oily for my taste, but the chicken was delicious.


Subway2050 Playz
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Natasha Brownie
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.