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Zanmba (beef zanmba)

Beef stew simmered slowly with cabbage, giraumon squash and Creole spices, very fragrant and comforting. A family dish from Guadeloupe, often prepared for weekend meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Marinade

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 3 cm pieces, then toss it with the vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Thinly slice the onions, chop the garlic and the chili, seeds removed. Cut the cabbage into large chunks and the giraumon into cubes.
  3. Heat the oil in a large casserole over medium heat. Brown the meat for 5 minutes, turning it, then remove it.
  4. Sauté the onions, garlic and chili for 4 minutes, then add the tomato paste and the colombo.
  5. Return the meat, cover with water, add the bay leaf and thyme, then simmer gently over low heat for 60 minutes, covered.
  6. Add the giraumon and cabbage, then continue cooking for 40 minutes over low heat until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft.
  7. Remove the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning and serve hot with white rice.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Remove the chili and reduce the colombo for a less spicy flavour, suitable for children.

With what you can find here. Giraumon can be replaced with butternut squash, which gives a very similar texture and taste.

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