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Hen'omby

Malagasy beef stew simmered with potatoes, tomatoes and ginger until the meat is meltingly tender. A fragrant, generous sauce traditionally enjoyed with rice.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into large cubes and brown them in oil over high heat for 8 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced onions, garlic and grated ginger; let them sweat for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and paprika, then let them melt down for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the water, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  5. Add the peeled potatoes cut into large chunks and cook 30 minutes more, until tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.

Variations and tips

Budget version. Replace the beef with chicken or pork, and halve the cooking time.

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