A Malian groundnut stew with beef, tomato and vegetables, served with rice.
Tiguadèguèna is part of the wider West African family of groundnut stews, with Mali known for versions combining peanut paste, tomato, meat and vegetables.
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- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- Serves
- 6
The recipe
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Ingredients
Quantities change with servings; cooking times stay the same.
Method
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Brown beef lightly in oil and remove.
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Cook onion, tomato paste and tomatoes until reduced and fragrant.
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Return beef, add water or stock and simmer 35 minutes.
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Whisk peanut butter with hot broth until smooth, then stir it into the pot with sweet potato, cabbage and chili.
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Simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until the beef and vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick.
Chef’s notes
Peanut sauces scorch easily, so use moderate heat and stir regularly once the groundnuts are added.
Substitutions
Lamb or chicken can replace beef. Pumpkin can replace sweet potato.
Serve with
Steamed rice or millet
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding water if the sauce has thickened.
Allergens
Contains peanuts.
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