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Riz Gras

Burkina Faso's rich one-pot rice cooked in a meat and tomato broth with vegetables. The rice is "fat" from absorbing all the flavours of the stock.

Country
Burkina Faso
Region
West Africa
Time
70 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
Recipe overview

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Riz Gras, meaning "fat rice," is the celebratory dish of Burkina Faso. The Mossi people prepare it for weddings, baptisms, and any occasion worthy of gathering. The rice cooks directly in the meat broth, absorbing every drop of flavour.

What the dish tastes like

Burkina Faso's rich one-pot rice cooked in a meat and tomato broth with vegetables. The rice is "fat" from absorbing all the flavours of the stock.

When to cook it

Best for Celebrations and family gatherings, with a medium cooking level and about 70 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Fried plantain and a simple salad

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Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Brown the meat
Heat oil in a large pot. Season meat and brown on all sides. Remove and reserve.
Brown meat 10:00
2
Build the base
Fry onions in the same pot until golden. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes. Add 5 cups water and the browned meat. Bring to a boil and simmer until meat is tender, about 25 minutes.
Simmer meat 25:00
3
Add vegetables
Add carrots and cabbage to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes.
Cook vegetables 05:00
4
Cook the rice
Add the washed rice to the pot, ensuring liquid covers it by about 2cm. Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 25 minutes without opening.
The rice should absorb all the flavoured broth.
Cook rice 25:00
5
Serve
Fluff rice with a fork. Serve with the meat and vegetables arranged on top.

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