Stew
Sabanekh (Spinach and Meat Stew)
About
A homely Egyptian spinach stew simmered with tender beef in a garlicky tomato sauce, a weeknight favourite across Cairo and the Delta that sits alongside molokhia as a classic greens-and-meat dish served over rice.
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Chopping board
Ingredients
Stewing beef, cubed500 g
Fresh or frozen spinach, chopped800 g
Onion1
Garlic6 cloves
Tomatoes, grated3
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Ground coriander1.5 tsp
Ground cumin0.5 tsp
Cardamom pods2
Bay leaf1
Salt and pepperto taste
Ghee or oil3 tbsp
Hot waterabout 2 cups
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