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Senegal Jollof Rice Recipe

Senegal Jollof Rice Recipe

This authentic Senegal Jollof Rice recipe, also known as Ceebu Jën, is a flavorful West African dish made with tomato sauce, spiced fish, rice, and hearty vegetables. Perfect for family gatherings or a taste of Senegal at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: West African, Senegalese
Calories: 420
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Sauce (Obe Ata Base)

  • 5 tomatoes tomatoes (chopped)
  • 3 red capsicums (chopped)
  • 6 small red chillies
  • 100 ml cooking oil
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 golden shallots (finely chopped)
  • 3 spring onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 1 handful fresh efiri (African mint) (optional)
  • 1 pinch 1 pinch salt
For The Fish and Rice

  • 1 kg firm fish fillets (cut into large cubes)
  • 25 g chilli flakes mixed with 1 tsp salt flakes
  • 2½ tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 carrots (chopped)
  • 1 red capsicum (chopped)
  • 1 green capsicum (chopped)
  • 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 zucchini (chopped)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 250 ml water (1 cup)
  • 2 cups parboiled long-grain rice
  • Fried plantain chips (to serve)

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When preparing authentic Senegal Jollof Rice, the right kitchen tools will make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable:
  • Large Cooking Pot or Dutch Oven – Essential for simmering the rice, fish, and sauce together.
  • Blender or Food Processor – To blend tomatoes, chillies, and capsicum into a smooth base.
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula – For stirring the sauce and rice without breaking the fish pieces.
  • Sharp Knife & Cutting Board – To chop vegetables and fish evenly.
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons – To maintain the perfect balance of spices, oil, and rice.
Having these tools ready ensures you capture the true essence of Senegalese Jollof Rice without stress.