
Everyday meals
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.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Marinade
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Cut the beef into 3 cm pieces, then toss it with the vinegar, lime juice, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
- Thinly slice the onions, chop the garlic and the chili, seeds removed. Cut the cabbage into large chunks and the giraumon into cubes.
- Heat the oil in a large casserole over medium heat. Brown the meat for 5 minutes, turning it, then remove it.
- Sauté the onions, garlic and chili for 4 minutes, then add the tomato paste and the colombo.
- Return the meat, cover with water, add the bay leaf and thyme, then simmer gently over low heat for 60 minutes, covered.
- Add the giraumon and cabbage, then continue cooking for 40 minutes over low heat until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft.
- 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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Original Ecomely recipe.

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