Oshaka (dried meat stew)

Instructions

1. Soak the dried meat in lukewarm water for 2 hours, then rinse it and cut it into pieces.
2. Boil the meat in 1 litre of water for 30 minutes to soften it, then drain it, keeping the broth.
3. Fry the sliced onions in the oil until they are translucent.
4. Add the meat, cumin and pepper, and brown it for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and sliced chilli, then add some of the broth.
6. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, adding broth if needed, until the sauce thickens.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot.