1
Brown aromatics and beef
Heat oil over medium heat. Fry onion and garlic until golden, then brown the beef.
Tanzania | Main dish
Ndizi na Nyama — beef and green plantains
Beef, green plantains and vegetables in coconut-tomato gravy.
Country
Tanzania
Region
East Africa
Time
55 min
Serves
4
Level
medium
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4 steps
10 min prep
45 min cook (check method)
55 min total
medium
2
Add vegetables and water
Add carrot, tomatoes, about two cups of water and seasoning. Cover and bring to a boil.
3
Cook plantains
Add plantains; boil about ten minutes before checking their texture.
Check plantain texture; continue cooking as needed
10:00
4
Finish with coconut milk
Stir in coconut milk; simmer about five minutes, then check that beef and plantains are tender. Continue cooking if needed; garnish with cilantro.
Check beef and plantain tenderness; continue as needed
05:00
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