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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.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Sauce

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into cubes and brown them in oil over high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, then set aside.
  2. Fry the sliced onion and garlic for 4 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes and the purée.
  3. Return the meat, add the stock, paprika, cumin and salt, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  4. Peel the potatoes, cut them into large cubes and add them to the sauce, then cook for a further 10 minutes.
  5. Cut the fish into large pieces, place them in the sauce and cook gently for 5 minutes without stirring.
  6. 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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