Burkinabè Babenda with Greens, Rice and Peanuts
A thick stew of greens, rice and peanuts, with miso and dried fish in this version. Makes 4 servings as a side dish.
This version of babenda combines Swiss chard and spinach with rice, peanuts, miso and, if desired, dried fish. Hands-on preparation is estimated at about 15 minutes; the stated yield is 4 side-dish servings.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Soybeans
Miso paste
Ingredients without verified allergen data 7
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Swiss chard, Spinach, Toasted peanuts, Rice, Dried fish, Cooking oil, Water.
Method
- 01
Grind the rice and peanuts
Using a blender or mortar and pestle, grind one portion of the peanuts, the rice and the dried fish, if using, until coarsely ground.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is coarsely ground and still has some texture.
- 02
Sauté the greens
Heat the oil in a pan and add the Swiss chard and spinach. Cook, stirring, until the leaves wilt; stir in the miso paste and sauté for about 5 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The leaves are wilted and evenly coated with miso.
5 min - 03
Cook the stew
Add the ground mixture and water to the pan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The rice is tender and the stew has a thick consistency.
20 min - 04
Serve
Serve hot, sprinkled with the remaining portion of peanuts.
Ready to continue when: The babenda is served hot with the remaining peanuts scattered on top.
Ingredients
Sources and review
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State: Published after documentary validation; no “Tested” label is shown.