Enjoying delicious Thiebu Jen (Rice with Fish) with the Andando team in Keur Soce. Named the National Dish of Senegal, it is often eaten for lunch in the traditional bowl-style pictured here.
On Wednesday the United Nation’s cultural agency, UNESCO, added Senegal’s national dish Thiebu Jen, to its cultural heritage list (reported by AfricaNews.com).
This delicious dish (pronounced chebbu jen) is one of the most common meals you might eat when you travel to Senegal. Made with seasoned rice (often called Jollaf rice), vegetables, and stuffed fish there is something for everyone.
“If UNESCO decided to make it, it is a source of pride. It is also a way to pay tribute to our mothers who ensured that this rice was well prepared. It is a way of paying tribute to them. ”
Recipes in Senegal are traditionally passed down from mother to daughter but anyone can make this delicious dish and enjoy a little taste of Senegal.
[Photo credit Yummy Medley]
This recipe from Lois at Yummy Medley is very close to the versions we have enjoyed with our team in Senegal and is easily adaptable for a variety of dietary needs. Enjoy!