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Damah (Beef Recipe) | South Sudanese Beef Stew 🇸🇸🇸🇩

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Damah

Cultural Context

Damah is a traditional Sudanese stew that reflects the rich culinary heritage of the region, often enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations. It showcases the use of local spices and ingredients, creating a hearty and flavorful dish that warms the soul. Today, Damah is cherished both in Sudan and among the Sudanese diaspora, with variations that cater to different tastes and available ingredients.

SudaneseSDmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 large onions
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 chicken stock cubes
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 lb beef, cubed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups water
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: lamb

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers are milder and more accessible.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Thyme provides a similar aromatic flavor.

1

Fry the onions until they turn golden brown.

2

Add tomatoes and cook together for a minute.

3

Add chicken stock cubes, black pepper, curry powder, and beef, stirring to combine.

4

Cook covered on medium to low heat for 5 minutes without adding water.

5

Add tomato paste and water.

6

Add garlic paste and mix to combine.

7

Add a cinnamon stick and cook for 40 to 45 minutes or until the meat is cooked to liking.

8

Add cumin powder and salt, mix to combine, and allow to cook on low for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

DamaDamaah

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