A Gambian peanut stew with beef, tomato and vegetables, served with rice.
Domoda is one of The Gambia’s best-known dishes and belongs to the wider West African groundnut-stew tradition. Peanut paste creates the sauce’s body and richness.
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- Cuisine
- Gambian
The recipe
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Ingredients
Method
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Brown beef in oil and remove.
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Cook onion, tomato paste and tomatoes until reduced.
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Return beef, add water or stock and simmer 30 minutes.
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Whisk peanut butter with hot liquid until smooth, then add with sweet potato, cabbage and chili.
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Simmer until beef and vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick.
Chef’s notes
Keep the heat moderate and stir often after adding groundnuts to prevent sticking.
Tips and variations
Chicken can replace beef. Pumpkin can replace sweet potato.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a little water if needed.
Allergens
Contains peanuts.
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