Rice
Riz Gras (Burkinabè Fat Rice)

Riz Gras (Burkinabè Fat Rice)

Burkina Faso

90Minutes
MediumLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

The national dish of Burkina Faso and pride of the Mossi table, rice simmered in a peanut-oil-rich tomato broth with meat and chunky vegetables until deeply savoury.

Equipment
  • Large heavy pot
  • Blender
  • Wooden spoon
  • Lid
Ingredients
Long-grain rice3 cups
Beef, chicken or goat700 g
Tomatoes4
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Onions2
Garlic4 cloves
Aubergine1
Carrots2
Cabbage1/4 head
Scotch bonnet1
Stock cubes3
Peanut or vegetable oil1/2 cup
Saltto taste

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