Ceebu Jën (Thieboudienne)
This traditional Senegalese dish features fish, rice, and a colorful medley of vegetables simmered in a rich tomato sauce. It's a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal that embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of West Africa. This recipe uses readily available ingredients for a delicious and authentic experience.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 2 ó
- Adag
- 4
- Nehézség
- Közepes
Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: hal és szójabab. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
Hozzávalók
- 600 gfish, firm white fish, cut into large pieces
- 2 csészerice, rinsed
- 4 csészewater
- 1 tk.salt
- 0,5 tk.black pepper
sauce
- 1 dbyellow onion, chopped
- 4 gerezdgarlic, minced
- 1 ek.ginger, grated
- 3 ek.tomato paste
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 3 ek.vegetable oil
- 1 ek.fish sauce
- 1 dbscotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced(opcionális)
- 1 dbbay leaf
vegetables
- 0,5 dbcabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 dbcarrot, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 1 dbeggplant, cut into large chunks
- 1 dbsweet potato, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 200 gcassava, peeled, cut into large chunks(opcionális)
- 1 dbbell pepper, seeded, cut into large strips
Eszközök
slotted spoon · large pot · dutch oven
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 1
Season the fish pieces generously with salt and black pepper.
Körülbelül 5 p
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 3
Carefully sear the fish pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then remove from the pot and set aside.
Körülbelül 6 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Do not cook the fish through at this stage.
- 4
Add the chopped yellow onion to the same pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Körülbelül 5 p
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 6
Add the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly.
Körülbelül 4 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Cooking the tomato paste helps develop its flavor.
- 7
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, water, fish sauce, bay leaf, and the optional scotch bonnet pepper.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 8
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Körülbelül 20 p
- 9
Add the cabbage, carrots, eggplant, sweet potato, and optional cassava to the pot.
Körülbelül 3 p
- 10
Gently place the seared fish back into the pot, nestling it among the vegetables.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 11
Cover and continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Körülbelül 25 p
- 12
Remove the fish and vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a platter.
Körülbelül 3 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Keep them warm while you cook the rice.
- 13
Stir the rinsed rice into the remaining sauce in the pot.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 14
Ensure the liquid covers the rice; add a little more water if necessary.
- 15
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Körülbelül 20 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Do not lift the lid during cooking.
- 16
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 17
Serve the rice on a large platter, topped with the fish and vegetables.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Traditionally, Ceebu Jën is served communally.
Őrizd meg frissen
Store any leftover Ceebu Jën in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in a pot on the stove over low heat, or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to prevent drying out.
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