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Benachin
A Gambian one pot rice dish where chicken, vegetables and rice cook together in a tomato pepper sauce.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~490 kcal🇬🇲 Gambian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 900 g Chicken thighs
- 2.5 cup(~500 ml) Baldo rice
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 2 Onions
- 2 Red capia peppers
- 2 Carrots
- 2 cup(~400 ml) White cabbage
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Tomato paste
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Sunflower oil
- 3 clove Garlic
- 1 Hot pepper
- 1.5 tsp(~7.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken with salt and black pepper, then sear both sides in oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Saute the onions, garlic, red capia peppers, and hot pepper in the same pot for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 3
Add the tomato paste and tomato puree, then cook for 7 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
7 min07:00 - 4
Add the chicken, carrots, cabbage, and water, then boil for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Spread the washed rice in the pot and cover.
- 6
Cook for 14 minutes, until the rice absorbs the liquid, then rest for 10 minutes.
14 min14:00
💡 Tip: Cooking the rice without stirring keeps the grains intact; adjust the sauce's salt before adding the rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve benachin hot with lemon wedges and optional fresh cilantro.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~490
kcal calories
30
g protein
61
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 24%Carbs 50%Fat 26%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Benachin make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Benachin take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Benachin difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Benachin have?
Approximately 490 kcal per serving. Protein: 30g, carbs: 61g, fat: 14g.Is Benachin allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Benachin belong to?
This recipe belongs to Gambian cuisine.How many ingredients does Benachin need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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