Gambia | Recipe

Domoda

Gambia's national dish — a creamy groundnut stew with beef, tomatoes, and pumpkin, served over white rice. Rich, nutty, and deeply comforting.

Country
Gambia
Region
West Africa
Time
75 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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Recipe overview

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Domoda is to Gambia what jollof is to Nigeria — the dish that defines the nation's cuisine. This Mandinka groundnut stew is eaten across all ethnic groups and is the most requested dish at any Gambian gathering.

What the dish tastes like

Gambia's national dish — a creamy groundnut stew with beef, tomatoes, and pumpkin, served over white rice. Rich, nutty, and deeply comforting.

When to cook it

Best for Everyday meals and celebrations, with a medium cooking level and about 75 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

White rice

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Brown the meat
Season beef and brown in oil on all sides. Remove and reserve.
Brown meat 10:00
2
Cook the base
Fry onions until soft. Add tomato paste and cook 3 minutes. Add 3 cups water and the browned meat. Simmer 20 minutes.
Simmer meat 20:00
3
Add peanut butter
Dissolve peanut butter in 1 cup warm water. Stir into the pot until smooth. Add pumpkin and scotch bonnet.
4
Simmer the stew
Cook on low heat for 25 minutes until pumpkin is tender and sauce is thick and creamy.
Stir regularly to prevent sticking.
Simmer stew 25:00
5
Serve
Serve generously over white rice.

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