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 的原创食谱
- 总用时
- 2小时
- 份量
- 4
- 难度
- 中等
过敏原信息: 可能含有鱼类和大豆。如有过敏,请务必查看配料包装。
备料
配料
配料
- 600 gfish, firm white fish, cut into large pieces
- 2 杯rice, rinsed
- 4 杯water
- 1 茶匙salt
- 0.5 茶匙black pepper
sauce
- 1 个yellow onion, chopped
- 4 瓣garlic, minced
- 1 汤匙ginger, grated
- 3 汤匙tomato paste
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 3 汤匙vegetable oil
- 1 汤匙fish sauce
- 1 个scotch bonnet pepper, whole, pierced(可选)
- 1 个bay leaf
vegetables
- 0.5 个cabbage, cut into wedges
- 2 个carrot, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 1 个eggplant, cut into large chunks
- 1 个sweet potato, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 200 gcassava, peeled, cut into large chunks(可选)
- 1 个bell pepper, seeded, cut into large strips
厨具
slotted spoon · large pot · dutch oven
做法
分步操作
- 1
Season the fish pieces generously with salt and black pepper.
约 5分钟
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
约 2分钟
- 3
Carefully sear the fish pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until lightly browned, then remove from the pot and set aside.
约 6分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 5分钟
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
约 1分钟
- 6
Add the tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly.
约 4分钟
烹饪提示: 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.
约 2分钟
- 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.
约 20分钟
- 9
Add the cabbage, carrots, eggplant, sweet potato, and optional cassava to the pot.
约 3分钟
- 10
Gently place the seared fish back into the pot, nestling it among the vegetables.
约 1分钟
- 11
Cover and continue to simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
约 25分钟
- 12
Remove the fish and vegetables from the pot with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a platter.
约 3分钟
烹饪提示: Keep them warm while you cook the rice.
- 13
Stir the rinsed rice into the remaining sauce in the pot.
约 1分钟
- 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.
约 20分钟
烹饪提示: Do not lift the lid during cooking.
- 16
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork.
约 1分钟
- 17
Serve the rice on a large platter, topped with the fish and vegetables.
约 1分钟
烹饪提示: Traditionally, Ceebu Jën is served communally.
妥善保存
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.