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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
beef
1 onion
3-4 tomatoes (used 4)
coriander (as much as you like)
ginger (to taste)
garlic (to taste)
1.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
olive oil or vegetable oil (used olive oil)
black pepper (to taste)
paprika (to taste)
salt (to taste)

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

Add beef to a pan and bring it to a boil until the water is completely dried out.

2

Add dried rosemary to the beef after adding water, or later if preferred.

3

Once the beef is tender and dry, scrape off the delicious goodness at the bottom of the pan.

4

Add olive oil to the pan and fry the beef until browned.

5

Add chopped onions and fry until they are nice and tender.

6

Add blended garlic and ginger; cook briefly before adding tomatoes.

7

Add tomatoes and cook until they are nice and soft.

8

Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika to taste.

9

Lower the heat and cook for about 20 minutes.

10

If a thicker sauce is desired, add tomato paste or Royco.

11

Once the meat is cooked and tomatoes are soft, add coriander and fry until soft.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Wet Fry BeefBeef Stew Fry

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