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My
name is Dalanda (da-LAN-da). I'm pounding scallions, cilantro and pepper
into a paste to flavor 
My
sister Fanta cooks the fish and prepares the broth. Our Aunt Aissatou (ICE-a-too)
is sharing her secrets for making cheb, while she helps clean up.
Earlier our little niece Hawa helped sort the rice; now she stands by in
case we need anything at the last minute.
Soon
a large platter will be piled high with fragrant fish and red rice mixed
with chunks of okra, cassava and yam. We don't use plates when we serve
cheb. Everyone eats from the same platter to show how we've all come together
to enjoy each other's company.