Green plantains and tender beef chunks slowly braised in a spiced tomato sauce until the plantains absorb all the rich, meaty flavors.
Nutrition & Info
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a large pot, brown beef cubes on all sides over high heat for five minutes.
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2
Add onions and garlic, cook for five minutes until softened and fragrant.
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3
Stir in tomatoes and curry powder, cook until tomatoes collapse into a sauce.
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4
Add beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for thirty minutes.
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5
Add plantain chunks, cover, and continue simmering for twenty-five minutes until plantains are tender.
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6
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Did You Know?
In the Kilimanjaro region, ndizi nyama is made with local Chagga bananas that have a unique starchy texture found nowhere else.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- large pot
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Garnishing
cilantro
Accompaniments
The Story Behind Ndizi Nyama
Ndizi nyama is quintessential mainland Tanzanian comfort food, combining the abundant plantains of the tropical lowlands with beef from the pastoral inland regions. The dish represents the meeting of Tanzania's agricultural and pastoral cultures on one plate. Different regions use different varieties of cooking bananas, each lending its own character to the stew, making ndizi nyama a dish of infinite regional variation.
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