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La Daube

Cultural Context

La Daube is a cherished dish in Mauritius, reflecting the island's rich culinary heritage influenced by French, Creole, and Indian flavors. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, it showcases the art of slow cooking, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Today, La Daube is celebrated not only in homes but also in restaurants, embodying the warmth and hospitality of Mauritian culture.

MauritianMUmain
150 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds beef
1 pound pork
salt pork (whole)
1 pound veal
2 onions
3 to 4 cloves of garlic
8 ounces mushrooms (porcinis, dried)
2 tablespoons herbs de Provence
3 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup red wine
1 pound carrots (baby or regular)
1 bouquet garni (fresh parsley, dried bay leaf, fresh thyme)
1/4 cup cognac
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1/4 cup olive oil

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice maintains sweetness without alcohol, while white wine can be more affordable.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has similar health benefits, while canola is often less expensive.

1

Cube the beef, pork, and veal. Leave the salt pork whole.

2

Heat a hot pan with a quarter cup of olive oil.

3

Brown the cubed meat in batches, ensuring space between the chunks.

4

While the meat is browning, chop the onions and garlic.

5

Once the meat is lightly browned, add the onions and garlic to the pan. Stir and cook together for 15 minutes.

6

Drain the mushrooms and chop them. Strain the mushroom juices through a coffee filter or paper towel to remove dirt.

7

Add the chopped mushrooms and their juices to the pan.

8

Stir in 2 tablespoons of herbs de Provence and 3 cups of chopped tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

9

After 30 minutes, stir in 1/2 cup of red wine, cover, and let it simmer for an hour.

10

Add 1 pound of carrots (baby or cut into chunks if using regular carrots) and the bouquet garni (fresh parsley, dried bay leaf, fresh thyme).

11

Add 1/4 cup of cognac and 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest. Stir well.

12

Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 and a half hours.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningbraising

Equipment Needed

hot pan

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

DaubeDaube Mauricienne

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