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Nyama

HB-1580 · Hand-built original · Congolese

Nyama — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans.

Nyama is a traditional Congolese dish that typically features grilled or stewed meat, often served with a variety of sides. It holds cultural significance as a staple in communal gatherings and celebrations, symbolizing hospitality and abundance.

Congolesecelebration, family gatherings1 hr 45 min4 servings176 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

Servings:4quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 2 lb 3 oz beef or goat meat on the bone, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 cup water, plus more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Method

  1. Season the meat with the salt, pepper, ginger and paprika.
  2. Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches for 5-6 minutes per batch and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion to the same pot and cook for 5 minutes, scraping up the browned bits. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Return the meat with any juices, add the tomatoes and the cup of water, and bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding a splash of water if the pot dries out, until the meat is tender.
  6. Stir in the bell peppers and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the peppers are just tender and the sauce has thickened.
  7. Taste for salt, scatter with parsley and serve hot with rice, fufu or grilled plantain.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 90 min · Total: 105 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

176 kcalCalories
14.3 gProtein
12.7 gCarbs
8.3 gFat
1.5 gSaturates
3.4 gFibre
3.1 gSugars
620 mgSodium
27 mgCholesterol
574 mgPotassium
41 mgCalcium
2.5 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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