Zimbabwean Cuisine at Its Best - Traditional Shona Meat Recipes - Florence Manhivi

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats while sunflower oil is cost-effective.

Marinate the meat with garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add the marinated meat to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1-2 hours depending on the cut.

Add chopped green peppers and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Serve hot with sadza or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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