🇸🇳 Senegalese Cuisine

Domoda

Groundnut Stew

Prep Time 1 hour

Servings 6

Difficulty Medium

Calories 514 kcal

A velvety, golden groundnut stew enriched with tender beef and sweet root vegetables, delivering a luscious nutty richness that defines Gambian-Senegalese comfort food.

Ingredients

500g beef, cubed
1 cup smooth peanut butter
3 tomatoes, blended
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 onion, chopped
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
1 cup pumpkin, cubed
2 scotch bonnet peppers
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 bouillon cubes
Salt to taste
1L water

Instructions

1 Season and brown beef in oil. Add onion and cook until softened.
2 Add tomato paste and blended tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes.
3 Dissolve peanut butter in warm water and add to the pot, stirring to prevent lumps.
4 Add bouillon cubes, scotch bonnet, and salt. Simmer 20 minutes.
5 Add sweet potato and pumpkin. Cook 20 more minutes until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick.
6 Serve over steamed white rice.

Did You Know?

Domoda is the dish that settles debates in Senegalese households — when opinions clash, a pot of domoda brings everyone back to the table in harmony.