🇲🇬 Malagasy Cuisine

Hen'omby Ritra

Fried Dried Beef

Prep Time 1h 20min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 382 kcal

Strips of beef slow-fried until deeply caramelized and chewy, seasoned simply with garlic, ginger, and salt — Madagascar's beloved beef jerky.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef strips in a pot with garlic, ginger, salt, and enough water to just cover.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil, then simmer until all water evaporates.
  3. 3 Add oil and continue frying the beef in its own rendered fat.
  4. 4 Fry on medium-low for 20-30 min, turning occasionally, until dark and crispy.
  5. 5 Serve hot with rice and greens.

Did You Know?

Hen'omby ritra was originally a method of preserving beef without refrigeration, making it ideal for long journeys across Madagascar.