🇸🇸 South Sudanese Cuisine

Mulah Nyanya

Tomato and Meat Stew

Prep Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Difficulty Medium
Calories 392 kcal

A rich tomato-based beef stew with caramelized onions and aromatic spices, simmered until the meat falls apart and the sauce is deeply concentrated.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil and brown beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2 Sauté onions until deeply caramelized, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add garlic, cumin, and coriander. Cook 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add tomatoes and cook down into a thick sauce.
  5. 5 Return beef and add water. Cover and simmer 45 minutes until tender.
  6. 6 Adjust salt and serve over asida or kisra.

Did You Know?

Mulah nyanya is the dish South Sudanese mothers are most judged by — a great tomato stew signals culinary mastery to the entire family.