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Senegalese Lamb Thiebou Yappe Rice Recipe

Hearty Senegalese lamb and vegetable rice stew cooked in one pot with rich tomato sauce and spices.

Discover the authentic Senegalese Lamb Thiebou Yappe rice recipe. A hearty one pot meal with tender lamb, vegetables, and flavorful rice.

Recipe Details

Prep time
20m
Cook time
1h 20m
Rest time
5m
Total time
1h 45m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 200 g lamb shoulder diced
  • 150 g long grain white rice
  • 30 g tomato paste
  • 50 g onion diced
  • 60 g carrot peeled sliced
  • 50 g eggplant diced
  • 40 g green bell pepper diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 15 ml vegetable oil
  • 300 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 piece bay leaf

Origins

Senegal

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced lamb shoulder and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic clove to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
  5. Add water, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and ground black pepper to the pot and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer the lamb mixture for 45 minutes until meat is tender.
  7. Add sliced carrots, diced eggplant, and diced green bell pepper to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaf from the pot.
  9. Add long grain white rice to the pot and stir gently to combine with the sauce and vegetables.
  10. Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  11. Turn off heat and let the dish rest covered for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and texture.
  • Rinse rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • Adjust seasoning after cooking to taste.

Serving Suggestions

  • fried plantains
  • green salad
  • spicy tomato sauce

Enjoy this authentic Senegalese Lamb Thiebou Yappe rice dish as a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 2
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 4
  • Carbohydrates (g): 20
  • Protein (g): 8
  • Calories: 150
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.05
  • Saturated Fat (g): 1.2

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