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Kanda ti Nyma

Savoury beef meatballs simmered in a thick peanut and tomato sauce. A hearty dish from the Central African Republic that is packed with protein and flavour.

Country
Central African Republic
Region
Central Africa
Time
65 min
Serves
6
Level
medium
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Recipe overview

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Kanda ti nyma — meaning "meat balls" in Sango — is a festive dish reserved for special occasions and honoured guests. The meatballs are often made with hand-minced beef and bound with ground peanuts, which give them a distinctive nutty flavour and firm texture. Simmered in a rich tomato-peanut sauce, this is comfort food at its finest in the Central African Republic.

What the dish tastes like

Savoury beef meatballs simmered in a thick peanut and tomato sauce. A hearty dish from the Central African Republic that is packed with protein and flavour.

When to cook it

Best for Special occasions, guest hospitality, celebrations, with a medium cooking level and about 65 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

Gozo, rice, or boiled plantains

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Make the meatballs
Combine beef mince, ground peanuts, finely diced onion, and salt in a bowl. Mix well with your hands until the mixture holds together. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
The ground peanuts act as a binder — no egg needed.
2
Brown the meatballs
Heat oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
Do not overcrowd the pan — brown in batches for the best crust.
Brown meatballs 06:00
3
Make the sauce
In the same pan, sauté the diced onion until soft. Add the blended tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes until thickened. Stir in the peanut butter and 1 cup of water, mixing until smooth.
Cook tomato sauce 10:00
4
Simmer meatballs in sauce
Return the meatballs to the sauce. Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, turning the meatballs once halfway through.
Keep the heat low — vigorous boiling will break the meatballs apart.
Simmer meatballs 25:00
5
Serve
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning. Serve the meatballs and sauce over gozo or rice.

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