Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Onions2
- Garlic cloves3
- Scotch bonnet1
- Vegetable oil4 tbsp
- Stock cube1
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Onions (extra, sliced)6
- Lemons4
- Mustard2 tbsp
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Water300 ml
- Chicken pieces1.4 kg
- Broken rice500 g
- Water (rice)1 L
- Mustard1 tbsp
- Lemon1
- Garlic cloves2
Method
- BaseFry onion, garlic and pepper in oil.
- SauceCook the marinated sliced onions with lemon and mustard until soft and tangy (yassa).
- MainBrown chicken; simmer 40 minutes.
- AddMarinate the meat or fish with onions, lemon and mustard overnight; grill or fry before adding to the onion sauce.
- ServeSteam or boil the rice. Serve alongside.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 677 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90.1 g |
| Fat | 18.2 g |
| Fibre | 6.1 g |
| Sugar | 9.2 g |
| Sodium | 918 mg |
| Saturated fat | 4.9 g |
| Serving size | about 640 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Mustard. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Yassa with Rice take to make?
About 9 h 50 min in total: 55 min of preparation and 55 min of cooking, plus 8 h resting.
How many calories are in Yassa with Rice?
About 677 kcal per serving, with 36 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 640 g each.
Which allergens does Yassa with Rice contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Yassa with Rice from?
Yassa with Rice is a main course from Gambia. Yassa with rice.