Rice
Zamè (Songhai Yellow Rice with Fish)

Zamè (Songhai Yellow Rice with Fish)

Mali

80Minutes
MediumLevel
5Serves
10Steps
About

A golden festive rice from the Songhai people of the Niger bend in Mali, tinted and spiced, then studded with fish and shrimp.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot
  • Blender
  • Lid
  • Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Long-grain rice3 cups
Firm white fish, in pieces500 g
Shelled shrimp200 g
Onions2
Tomatoes2
Garlic3 cloves
Fresh ginger1 thumb
Turmeric or annatto1 tsp
Scotch bonnet1
Stock cubes2
Oil1/3 cup
Saltto taste

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