Thebouidienne (Fish in the Manner of Dakar) Senegal

Name: Thebouidienne (Fish in the Manner of Dakar) Senegal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, chopped finely; ½ cup green pepper, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 ounces oil or 4 ounces margarine; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 3 (6 ounce) cans water; 8 12 lbs piece fish fillets, such as halibut, haddock, snapper etc; 1 green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges; 4 sweet potatoes, cut in half; 1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos; 8 cups cooked rice; hot chili pepper (from a jar)

Servings: persons

1 cup onion, chopped finely
½ cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 ounces oil or 4 ounces margarine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 (6 ounce) cans water
8 12 lbs piece fish fillets, such as halibut, haddock, snapper etc
1 green cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
4 sweet potatoes, cut in half
1 (4 ounce) jar pimientos
8 cups cooked rice
hot chili pepper (from a jar)

1
In a 6-quart dutch oven, heat oil or margarine.
2
Saute onions, green pepper,salt, and cayenne pepper until lightly browned.
3
Add tomato paste and 3 cans of water.
4
Blend smooth.
5
Lay 8 pieces of fish at bottom of pan.
6
Cover with 8 wedges of cabbage, 2 inches wide.
7
Top with 8 halves sweet potato.
8
Cover tightly and simmer for one hour over low heat until vegetables and fish are done.
9
Add pimientos and cook 2 minutes longer.
10
In a large soup plate, arrange 1 cup rice as a bed.
11
Place 1 fish portion in the center.
12
Arrange around the fish, one cabbage wedge, one sweet potato half, one whole pimiento, and one hot pepper from the jar.
13
Repeat until 8 soup plates are filled.

1698

kcal

Calories

Fat

318

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup onion, chopped finely, ½ cup green pepper, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Thebouidienne (Fish in the Manner of Dakar) Senegal falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!