Thieboudienne

Thieboudienne

Senegal's national dish featuring tender fish and rice infused with caramelized tomato sauce and aromatic vegetables.

⏱ 90 minServes 4Senegalese

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white fish fillets (grouper or snapper)
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 2 cans (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small cabbage head, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cups fish or chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1Heat oil in a large pot and sear fish fillets 2 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  2. 2In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, then stir in tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.
  3. 3Add crushed tomatoes, stock, salt, pepper, and cayenne; bring to a boil.
  4. 4Add rice, carrots, and cabbage; stir well and return to a boil.
  5. 5Reduce heat to low, nestle fish fillets back into the pot, cover, and simmer 25-30 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  6. 6Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before serving.

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