Ceebu Jen (Senegalese Fish & Rice)
A one-pot Senegalese classic: tender fish and vegetables over caramelized rice, flavored with tomato, garlic, and a touch of spice. Deeply savory and completely transportive.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat fish steaks dry and season all over with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne.
Step 2
Peel and chunk the sweet potato. Peel and round-cut the carrots. Slice onions into rings. Mince garlic.
Step 3
Heat 0.25 cup oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high. When it shimmers, add onions and cook until deeply golden, stirring occasionally, ~8 minutes.
Step 4
Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Step 5
Add rice and stir to coat with oil, toasting for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 6
Pour in stock and bring to a boil. Add carrots and sweet potato. Nestle fish steaks on top. Cover and reduce to low.
Step 7
Simmer covered for 25 minutes until rice is tender, fish flakes easily, and liquid is absorbed.
Step 8
Remove from heat. Let rest 5 minutes covered. Gently flake fish and fold into rice. Taste and adjust salt and cayenne.
Step 9
Serve family-style directly from the pot, spooning rice and vegetables alongside fish.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy pot with lid (at least 5 quarts)
- knife and cutting board
- wooden spoon
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