Stew
Maraq (Djiboutian Spiced Meat Stew)
About
The everyday tomato-rich meat stew of Djibouti, where Somali, Afar, Yemeni and Indian spice traditions meet, ladled over rice or torn flatbread.
Equipment
- Heavy pot
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
- Chopping board
Ingredients
Lamb or beef, bone-in700 g
Onions, chopped2
Garlic, crushed4 cloves
Fresh ginger, grated1 tbsp
Tomatoes, grated3
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Potato, cubed1
Ground cumin1 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Ground turmeric1/2 tsp
Cardamom pods3
Cinnamon stick1 small
Green chilli1
Oil3 tbsp
Salt and black pepperto taste
Waterabout 5 cups
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