Gambian Rice Bread With Ripe Banana: Two Ways to Make the Base (Cream of Rice vs. Blended Plain Rice)

A step-by-step recipe for traditional Gambian rice bread, popular at weddings and celebrations, made with cream of rice (or blended plain rice) and six ripe bananas. The video walks through both dry and wet ingredient prep, mixing technique, and a 60-minute bake at 350°F. A great gluten-free alternative to classic banana bread.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 11½ cups cream of rice (or blended plain rice)
  • 21 cup oil
  • 31 cup milk
  • 41 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 51 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 61 teaspoon baking powder
  • 71 teaspoon baking soda
  • 81 teaspoon salt
  • 96 ripe bananas
  • 102 eggs
  • 111 teaspoon vanilla (or banana essence)
  • 12½ cup sugar
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