Don't Just Eat Biltong, Try It In This Peanut Biltong Stew with Sadza & Greens (Food From Zimbabwe)

biltong

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: dried jerky

Lean beef provides similar protein without the cost of biltong.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower seeds offer a nut-free alternative while maintaining crunch.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Quinoa offers a nutritious substitute while rice flour is more affordable.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Incorporate biltong and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Stir in peanuts and season with salt, black pepper, and chili powder.

Simmer the stew for 20-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Meanwhile, prepare sadza by boiling water in a separate pot.

Gradually whisk in cornmeal until smooth and thick, cooking for 10-15 minutes.

Fold in chopped spinach and cabbage into the stew, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Serve the stew hot alongside sadza.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens