Auditions of the Third 9 Home Cooks

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Benachin is a popular Gambian dish often referred to as Jollof rice in other West African countries like Senegal. The name itself means "one pot" in the Wolof language, accurately describing its cooking method where all ingredients are cooked together in a single pot. It's a versatile dish featuring rice, meat (such as beef, chicken, or fish), and a variety of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, eggplant, and potatoes, along with spices and tomato paste. The cooking process typically involves frying the meat, sautéing the vegetables and aromatics like onions and garlic, and then simmering everything with water and spices before adding the rice to cook until tender. Besab, also known as beso or besso, is a staple in Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine, made from lightly roasted whole grain barley flour. It's commonly consumed as a nutritious and energizing drink, often mixed with water or milk and sweetened with honey or sugar. Beso is particularly popular among athletes, especially runners, for its sustained energy release from slow-digesting carbohydrates, protein, and fiber content. In addition to drinks, it can also be used as an ingredient in other Ethiopian dishes like chili pepper, seasoned butter, or sweet mixtures.