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Beef Wet Fry

Cultural Context

Originating from the diverse culinary landscape of Kenya, Beef Wet Fry is a beloved dish that reflects the country's rich flavors and communal dining traditions. Often enjoyed during family gatherings or celebrations, it showcases the use of fresh vegetables and spices to create a hearty, comforting meal. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Kenyan borders, with variations appearing in East African cuisine and among diaspora communities worldwide.

KenyanKEmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 large onion
1 green bell pepper
1 stick cinnamon
1 chicken stock cube
2 teaspoons coriander powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water

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

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and liquid aminos is often less costly.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a good substitute for flavor, and dried herbs are more economical.

1

Wash the beef and cut a small onion.

2

Add the onion, cinnamon stick, chicken stock cube, coriander powder, black pepper, oil, and water into the pot.

3

Add water little by little to avoid overcooking the meat.

4

Cover and cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until the meat is tender.

5

Check the meat for tenderness and add salt if required (not added in the video).

6

Continue to cook uncovered to reduce the water.

7

Add cumin powder and garlic powder.

8

Add green bell pepper and fry together for the last five minutes of cooking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large skilletcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Wet Fry BeefBeef Stew Fry

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