Stew
Kamounia

Kamounia

Libya

90Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

A deeply savoury Libyan cumin stew of slow-cooked beef and tender liver, where ground cumin and garlic dominate a thick brown gravy eaten across Tripolitania.

Equipment
  • Heavy pot with lid
  • Knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowl
Ingredients
Beef stewing meat, cubed400 g
Beef or lamb liver, cubed200 g
Onion, finely chopped1
Garlic cloves, crushed6
Tomato paste2 tbsp
Ground cumin3 tbsp
Sweet paprika1 tsp
Cayenne or ground chilli1/2 tsp
Bay leaf1
Olive oil4 tbsp
Water700 ml
Salt and black pepperto taste

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