Mali | Recipe

Tigadegena

Mali's celebrated peanut sauce stew with tender meat, rich and creamy from slow-cooked onions and tomatoes blended with groundnut paste.

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

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Tigadegena means "peanut butter sauce" in Bambara and is considered Mali's national dish. It reflects the central role of groundnuts in Sahelian cuisine.

What the dish tastes like

Mali's celebrated peanut sauce stew with tender meat, rich and creamy from slow-cooked onions and tomatoes blended with groundnut paste.

When to cook it

Best for Daily meals and family gatherings, with a medium cooking level and about 75 minutes total.

What to serve alongside it

White rice or toh (millet paste)

Servings: 6

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How to cook it

Step-by-step instructions

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1
Brown the lamb
Season lamb with salt. Heat oil and brown on all sides. Remove and reserve.
Brown meat 08:00
2
Fry the aromatics
Add onions and fry until softened. Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes.
Fry onions 05:00
3
Create peanut sauce
Dissolve peanut paste in 3 cups warm water. Pour into pot with browned lamb. Simmer.
4
Cook the stew
Add potatoes and eggplant. Cover and simmer 40 minutes until meat is fork-tender and sauce thickened.
Simmer stew 40:00
5
Serve
Serve over white rice or alongside toh.

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