Makes: 18–25 nems These crispy Senegalese-style nems are a favourite at family gatherings and celebrations. Unlike many spring roll recipes, the filling is not cooked beforehand. The raw ingredients are mixed together, wrapped, and cooked during frying, resulting in juicy and flavourful nems. Ingredients For the Filling: For the Wrappers: For Frying: Instructions Prepare the…
Serves: 6-8 Ingredients Instructions Tip: For an even more authentic flavour, let the mint leaves steep in the juice overnight before serving.
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There is a particular shade of orange-red that, if you grew up anywhere near a Senegalese kitchen, you would recognize instantly. It’s the color of a pot of rice that has spent an hour soaking up tomatoes, onion, garlic, and a little chili, the color of ceebu jën, the dish most Senegalese will tell you,…