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Senegalese Peanut Soup With Spicy Rice Timbales (Senegal Food Recipes)

Senegal is located in the westernmost part of the Africa continent. It is limited in the West by the Atlantic Ocean, in the North by Mauritania, in the East by Mali and in the South by bissau Guinea and the Republic of Guinea. Its southern region of Casamance shares a border with the Republic of The Gambia.

1 1/4 cups chipotle salsa

2/3 cup creamy peanut butter

3 14-1/2-ounce cans low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

3 cups cooked rice

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro sprigs

Vegetable cooking spray

fresh cilantro, for garnish

"Rice to the Rescue!" Recipe Contest Winner - Mary Louise Lever

1. Place salsa in strainer pressing down lightly to remove excess liquid; reserve salsa in medium bowl.

2. Combine peanut butter, broth and coconut milk in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until heated through, 8 to 10 minutes, whisking frequently.

3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine reserved salsa, rice and cilantro.

4. Divide rice mixture evenly into 4 custard cups coated with cooking spray, pressing down firmly to set.

5. To serve, invert each custard cup in the center of a soup bowl, remove cup and spoon hot soup around remaining rice mold. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Makes 4 servings.