
Everyday meals
Brokopondo
A Surinamese stew combining beef and fish, potatoes and tomatoes, served with rice. It is a hearty family dish, and its name recalls Lake Brokopondo in the centre of the country.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Sauce
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the beef into cubes and brown them in oil over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then set aside.
- Fry the sliced onion and garlic for 4 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and the purée.
- Return the meat, add the stock, paprika, cumin and salt, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Peel the potatoes, cut them into large cubes and add them to the sauce, then cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Cut the fish into large pieces, place them in the sauce and cook gently for 5 minutes without stirring.
- Season with pepper, adjust the seasoning and serve with the cooked rice on the side.
Variations and tips
Fish or beef only. For a simpler dish, choose just one of the two meats and double the quantity.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

Suriname
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Suriname
Suriname
Suriname
Suriname
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