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Pasta & rice

Mupunga une nyama (mupunga une nyama)

This rice dish, with meat stewed with onion and tomato, is a festive family meal in Zimbabwe. The fragrant rice soaks up the meat juices for a generous, comforting plate.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into cubes of about 3 cm and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Thinly slice the onion, chop the tomatoes and dice the bell pepper.
  3. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat and sear the meat for 5 minutes until well browned.
  4. Add the onion, bell pepper and curry powder, then cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomatoes and let them break down for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in 400 ml of water, cover and simmer gently for 35 minutes until the meat is tender.
  7. Rinse the rice, add it with the remaining water and cover again.
  8. Cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the liquid, then gently fluff and serve.

Variations and tips

Chicken version. Replace the beef with boneless chicken thighs and reduce the simmering time to 20 minutes.

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